Excavating the CA archives – Tintagel

Tintagel in Cornwall can be considered a ‘great site’ for a number of reasons, depending on personal perspective. For some, the draw is its rich archaeology; for others, its links to King Arthur, or its dramatic coastal settings. Perhaps it is a combination of all of these, alongside the inevitable controversies that come with being one of the most visited historic sites in the UK. It is loved, loathed, and hotly debated: see, for example, considerations of its new bridge in CA 352 (