UK Holiday 06: Cornwall Day 1 (Tintagal Castle) (page 5/11)

How long has this building been here, exposed to the wind and the rain? Grass grows inside, and no longer the laughter and tears of dwellers are heard, but only the solitary cry of seagulls. [more...]

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 2

Looking down past the ruins of Tintagel castle.

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 3

Looking down past the ruins of Tintagel castle.

With different focus.

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 4

Looking down past the ruins of Tintagel castle.

With different focus and more contrast.

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 5: the great hall?

Not so great any more. And there’s an ugly new hotel in the view (extreme left)

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 6: castle wall

Close-up of rock castle wall. The holes might have been for beams, I can’t tell. After a few hundred years without a roof the wallpaper has all washed away. I wonder if King Arthur (if he really [...] [more...]

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 7: Hole in the castle wall

A hole in the ruined castle wall.

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 8: Down to the sea

The waves crash against the rocks (OK, they’re not crashing in this photograph, it’s a quiet moment) and there is a crenellated wall in case any ships come by to attack the castle. [more...]

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