Tintagel in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Florence’s shelter
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
1. Florence’s shelter Marker
Florence’s shelter
Skovva Florence
Built in about 1900, this shelter provided welcome protection from the wind and rain for the ‘keeper of the keys’, Florence Nightingale Richards (b.1856).
Like her mother and grandmother before her, she acted as castle guide, holding this position until the age of 82. This shelter sits against a wall that was built in 1852 by the local vicar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 50° 40.079′ N, 4° 45.578′ W. Marker is in Tintagel, England, in Cornwall. Marker can be reached from Castle Road, 0.6 kilometers west of Atlantic Road, on the right when traveling west. Located at the entrance to Tintagel Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tintagel, England PL34 0HE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prince Dafydd’s tale (a few steps from this marker); A complicated ruin (within shouting distance of this marker); Excavations and discoveries (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trader’s tale (within shouting distance of this marker); Where history meets legend (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Priest’s tale
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Also see . . .
1. English Heritage - Tintagel Castle. (Submitted on October 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tintagel Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
2. Florence’s shelter Marker
“What a moment! In my hand was the key of Tintagel”
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
3. Florence’s shelter at the entrance to Tintagel Castle
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
4. Steep Steps to Tintagel Castle
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
5. Over the bridge and up the steps to Tintagel Castle.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
