Tintagel in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
A romantic retreat
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
1. A romantic retreat Marker
Argel romansek
This walled garden was probably built in the 1230s and may have been part of a romantic literary landscape.
Gardening was taken up enthusiastically by English royalty in the 13th century. This garden is in a particularly exposed position where few plants would have survived the winter but it may have been transformed with temporary planting during visits by Earl Richard.
At this time, Tintagel was famous not only as the place where King Arthur was conceived, but also as King Mark of Cornwall's castle, the location of the popular love story of Tristan and Iseult. Earl Richard may have created the settings from this tale at Tintagel; the cliff-top chapel from which Tristan makes his escape, the garden where the couple meet and the ‘cave of lovers’ where the pair take refuge, are all represented.
This medieval illustration shows King Mark in a tree, eavesdropping on the lovers Tristan and Iseult.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 50° 40.131′ N, 4° 45.683′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 12 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Well (within shouting distance of this marker); The Priest’s tale (within shouting distance of this marker); A changing coastline (within shouting distance of this marker); Tintagel village (within shouting distance of this marker); Tunnel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Trader’s tale (about 90 meters away); Excavations and discoveries (about 120 meters away); The northern ruins (about 120 meters away); A complicated ruin (about 120 meters away); Prince Dafydd’s tale (about 150 meters away); Florence’s shelter (about 150 meters away); Where history meets legend (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tintagel.
Regarding A romantic retreat. The Legend of Tristan and Iseult is told on stones around the walls of the garden.
Also see . . .
1. The Legend of Tristan and Iseult on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. English Heritage - Tintagel Castle. (Submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Tintagel Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
2. A romantic retreat Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
3. The Garden at Tintagel Castle
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
4. The Legend of Tristan and Iseult
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
5. The Legend of Tristan and Iseult
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
6. The Legend of Tristan and Iseult
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7. The Legend of Tristan and Iseult
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8. A romantic retreat Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
9. The Legend of Tristan and Iseult
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018
10. The Legend of Tristan and Iseult
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
