Author: Courtenay Arthur Ralegh RadfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Author: Courtenay Arthur Ralegh RadfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Excavations at Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, 1990-1999
Author: Rachel C. BarrowmanPublisher: Reports of the Research Commit
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Romantic rock-perched sea-girt Tintagel is a magical place that resonates with Arthurian associations - and the archaeological reality is no less intriguing than the legend. Investigation of the site began in the 1930s, when Dr Ralegh Radford uncovered remains of buildings with significant volumes of eastern Mediterranean and North African pottery of fifth- to seventh-century date, suggesting a western British site of iconic importance in the economy of the late Antique and Byzantine world. The research presented in this book comes from renewed fieldwork carried out at this promontory site over several seasons between April 1990 and July 1999, using modern archaeological techniques, together with previously unpublished work from Radford's private archive, along with that of his architect, J A Wright. This work has demonstrated the complexity and variability of building forms and associated occupation at the site and the wide-ranging connections of Tintagel during the fifth to seventh centuries, as reflected in the extensive ceramic assemblage, while re-examination of the 'Great Ditch' has established that this is the largest promontory or hill-top site of its period. A unique glass assemblage and a stone with a probable imperial inscription to Honorius - later the object of graffiti from three post-Roman personages, Paternus, Coliavus and Artognou - serve as dramatic testimony to the cultural and literary milieu of high-status Dumnonian society in the post-Roman period.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Author: Courtenay Arthur Ralegh RadfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Tintagel Castle [Souvenir Guide]
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Author: Brian K. DavisonPublisher: English Heritage
ISBN: 9781850747017
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Originally published: London: English Heritage, 1999.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Author: Scotland's Merlin
Author: Tim ClarksonPublisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1907909389
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Who was Merlin? Is the famous wizard of Arthurian legend based on a real person? In this book, Merlin's origins are traced back to the story of Lailoken, a mysterious 'wild man' who is said to have lived in the Scottish Lowlands in the sixth century AD. The book considers the question of whether Lailoken belongs to myth or reality. It looks at the historical background of his story and discusses key characters such as Saint Kentigern of Glasgow and King Rhydderch of Dumbarton, as well as important events such as the Battle of Arfderydd. Lailoken's reappearance in medieval Welsh literature as the fabled prophet Myrddin is also examined. Myrddin himself was eventually transformed into Merlin the wizard, King Arthur's friend and mentor. This is the Merlin we recognise today, not only in art and literature but also on screen. His earlier forms are less familiar, more remote, but can still be found among the lore and legend of the Dark Ages. Behind them we catch fleeting glimpses of an original figure who perhaps really did exist: a solitary fugitive, tormented by his experience of war, who roamed the hills and forests of southern Scotland long ago.
Tintagel Castle
Author: Collenn E. BateyPublisher:
ISBN: 9781848020139
Category : Castles
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Dramatically situated on a windswept Cornish headland, Tintagel Castle is one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain. It is also one of the most legendary, linked with the tales of King Arthur since the Middle Ages. The remains of the 13th-century castle, built in the 1230s and 1240s by the fabulously rich Richard, earl of Cornwall, brother of Henry III, stand among the remains of a much earlier and more extensive settlement dating from the fifth to seventh centuries.Recent excavations have revealed traces of dozens of houses and thousands of fragments of pottery and glass, evidence of a literate but still mysterious community trading in luxury goods with places as far away as Africa. This new guide, beautifully illustrated with plans, maps and historical images, includes a tour and a history of the site and the characters associated with it.
Tintagel Castle (Cornwall). (Official Guide.).
Author: Courtenay Arthur Ralegh RadfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
History of the Kings of Britain
Author: Galfredus (Monumetensis)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celts
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The Stolen Throne
Author: Adam Alexander HaviarasPublisher: Adam Alexander Haviaras
ISBN: 1988309298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
At the peak of Rome's might, a dragon is born among eagles, an heir to a line both blessed and cursed by the Gods for ages. What happened to Lucius Metellus Anguis in the wilds of Dumnonia? The Gods have finally granted Lucius and his family what appears to be a peaceful life in a new home surrounded by friends. The memories of pain and war are finally beginning to diminish. But when Einion, Lucius’ friend and ally, sets out to reclaim his homeland from the man who murdered his family, Lucius knows he must help. Their quest takes them on a deadly journey beyond the reach of Rome, deep into Dumnonia, a mysterious and troubled land that has been ravaged by its false king. As Lucius and his friends journey across the ancient moors, they rally support from unexpected allies. A plan is devised and the attack is set for the night of Samhain. They must all fight or die for the stolen throne of Dumnonia. However, all is not as it seems. Lucius’ enemies emerge from the shadows, determined to isolate and slay the Dragon of Rome once and for all. Does Einion finally reclaim his father’s stolen throne? What happens to Lucius upon the quest that changes him forever? Step into a world beyond the veil as Lucius faces a deadly enemy and learns a truth that shakes the foundations of the world he knows and believes in. The Stolen Throne is the fifth book in Adam Alexander Haviaras’ #1 bestselling Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series. Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, David Gemmell, Mary Renault, and Bernard Cornwell will love this ground-breaking series that combines accurate historical detail with ancient religion and elements of fantasy. Step into the world of the Roman Empire today!