Tintagel: The Castle and Celtic Monastery, Interim Report
1935; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 15; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1017/s0003581500041354
ISSN1758-5309
Autores Tópico(s)Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
ResumoIn 1929 the Duchy of Cornwall exercised its powers under the Ancient Monuments Acts, and placed Tintagel under the guardianship of the Commissioners of H.M. Works. During the clearance of the medieval castle it seemed desirable to investigate the earlier history of the site, in order to test the basis of the Arthurian traditions. In 1933 a fortunate discovery revealed dry-built walls on a terrace on the north-eastern cliffs. Subsequently an examination of the area surrounding the chapel disclosed indications of similar buildings, and trial excavations during 1933 and 1934 showed that these buildings belonged to a Celtic monastery.
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