The Entire History of Tintagel // Arthurian Castle Documentary
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12:17- Pt. 1 - Excavators
22:28 - Pt. 2 - A View From The Castle
32:35 - Pt. 3 - Tintagel & Arthur
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Amateur history buff here. I really appreciate the way you gather a ton of knowledge and then share it in an understandable and engaging way! Your videos are always beautiful and informative. Thank you for creating them!
We’re all amateur history buffs 😉 I agree with ya tho lol
This man is a first rate raconteur of tales historical, apocryphal and factual.
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Absolutely love your content man. I hope your passion never disappears. Keep it up Pete
Initially drawn in by your topics but it’s presentation, voice, delivery that has me enthralled Tete, in another era you would have been a bard at Tintagel
Me and my family stayed in Camelford recently and drove to Tintagel. It’s so beautiful there
1:14 “gurt stone” … absolute legend for using the dialect like that 😮😂
babe wake up, new Pete Kelly vid just dropped.
I love learning about Britain's past. My fav is The Time Team. And they're making a comeback here on CZcams. @Time Team Official
Thank you
I have been binge-watching old episodes with my kids on the weekend.👌
Twice in my life, I've made the rather long trek to Tintagel. (I'm from the US.) Twice, it was closed due to high winds. Next time, I'm staying for a week, I'm not taking any chances lol
I so appreciate that you read your storiesslowly and pronounce clearly. So many others speed read, pronounce poorly and can be barely understood.your inflection and timing add so much. You teach us your beloved history,.this ,to me , brings it to life, making all the time, research and energy into yourso much better than so many others who seem to barely scratch the surface and are barely understandable. Thank you
It’s amazing that he does all this by himself
It would be awesome if he got help making these. Then he'd be able to make more, quicker, and we'd get more Pete! A bit selfish, I know, but I love Pete's work.
@@SkunkApe407 yeah but then I think he’d have to split the revenue lol. There’s allot of qualities needed to do this and not many people have more than one of them in abundance. You need some sort of practical intelligence, you need book smart/research intelligence, a fair amount of artistic talent as well as a gift for storytelling.
@@rheinhardtgrafvonthiesenha4869 I was thinking along the lines of an editor and a writer. People behind the scenes that would help Pete produce the content.
Thank you for this explanation of this wonderful place as I have spent many summer days wandering around there as a young lad. I always believed that there was more than the eyes could see thank you again
The voice, the footage, the storytelling - the whole package is so enthralling! A beautiful production!
It’s always a good day when Pete Kelly puts a new video up!
The quality of your CZcams content is absolutely fantastic. I am always looking forward to the next one and never disappointed. I also really enjoy the cadence you narrate with. You give time to appreciate the content put forward.
Thank you !
I agree. You take us through it beautifully allowing us to savor each juicy morsel. 🍃
History geek here. Your style and openness to recent discoveries very much reminds me of Professor Michael Wood. I hope you take that compliment to heart, and continue your work informing people about history and archaeology, which belongs to everyone, not just experts and journals and academia.
One tidbit I recall reading somewhere, that the notorious Henry 8.0 had excavations done at a place where Arthur was said to be buried, the Tudor dynasty laying claim to the Arthurian legend as part of their legitimation. Slabs, a body, much was uncovered, IIRC.
Thanks! Michael Wood is my biggest inspiration
Thankyou once again Mr Kelly. I don't have a lot of time on my hands so I just lose myself in your video's when I get some spare time, videos like these are important to some people in these crazy times it definitely keeps me grounded and I deep love of our history alive so thankyou once again.
You should have mentioned that Arthur is derived from the word bear anyway, as in Ursa Minor etc
These videos are first rate! History Time and History of the Universe are masterpieces.
Always happy to see a new upload from you, and this particular topic and setting are especially welcome! Thanks, Pete, for all your beautiful work.
Take this it for what it’s worth. history passed orally, my grandmother’s whole line of ancestors comes from Cornwall. Like, whole line. From villages all around Tintagel. They always told her “King Arthur” was actually a local king, post Romans who’s ancestors were still called Arthur as a surname. They lived locally and thought it was humorous that everything had been blown a little out of proportion. I didn’t think much about it. Recently I have been doing my DNA heritage stuff and found a line about 6 generations past with the Arthur surname living in the village of Tintagel. I still don’t think about it much ! Lol, but I wonder at oral history’s validity and such.
I find all your content super interesting !
Thank you.
My nan's family came from Cornwall. I used to love listening to my nan tell me about Cornwall. Wish I had written them down.
Hey... you could be a royal decendant.
Just being related to Arthur is cool enough.
Most of my ancestors found their end at the end of a pirate's noose.
i've got Blue beard in the family tree.
Being a Canuck i'm a bit of a mutt. But being 25% Norweigen. and having Irish roots that lead to knights that never surrendered to England. oh it gets really really colorful and most of the records come from prisons and churches keeping records of the condemned. LOL. Having a family of criminals has it's advantages..
Cambrian Chronicles channel debunked it in one of his videos.
@@MPlainSome of the Irish actually plundered what's now Wales and England back in the day, even before aligning with Scandinavian invaders. Hence you'll often find Irish clan names even in the most ancient of Anglo-Saxon-English families. It's far from cut and dry. The England you speak of re: knights was at one time Anglo-Saxon, but also largely Latin French and Norman at its elitist levels, and not much to do with the ordinary people living on the land.
What it's worth = nothing.
It is a great injustice that one person has so much talent.
I don’t have any natural talent. I have worked every spare minute on this project for over a decade.
One of my most favourite places in the whole of the world. Beautiful in the sun...enchanting in the rain
I got chills at a certain point in the story. So ancient, so beautiful- the ancient past is reluctant to show us their secrets. I always look forward to your videos, Pete. Brilliant as always. ❤✌️
This channel is on another level. You're the real deal Pete.
Pete Kelly, you did it again. Well researched, beautifully presented information. The sound track, your gentle educated voice make learning history a real pleasure. Thank you.
First time coming across this channel & I’m impressed with the quality of the sound & narration. Subscribed in under 5 mins. Keep up the great work! 👏👏
From the steady cams to the smooth segues, this filmmaker has a gifted touch. I like his editing and musical selections. Most of all, I learn something new each time I watch one of his documentaries. Here's to knowing more about the mysterious Tintagel, and the myth of Arthur, Uther, and Igraine.
I believe promontory forts are unique to Cornwall and Ireland while Ogham stones are only found in Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man, suggesting strong cultural links between the people bordering the Celtic Sea.
There are also Pictish carved stones... to be mainly found in the east of Scotland with the Ogham script.😁
There is also a study by historian Damian Bullan that Arthur was actually a Pictish King in what is now Aberdeenshire.
Well researched and thoughtful production.
Tintagel village is actually called Trevena which translates to 'Village on a Mountain', I've long wondered if the village of the name is the original on the island. I know the modern view for the name is thought to be Norman French but again, 'Dinas-ughel' or 'High Castle' would be the name in Cornish.
The late Cornish historian/archaeologist Craig Weatherhill has much to say, and should be seriously used as reference with anything Cornwall.
Thanks for the tip. (Cornish ancestors).
Welsh and Cornish is so similar, with Tre meaning Town in Welsh and Dinas meaning City ❤
Bravo Sir🌟 Thank You For Another Fantastic Video! Your Voice is Very Calming! These are Videos To Settle Down With & I appreciate Your Hard Work🌟
This channel is really making me consider to get a master in archaeology
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I love this channel! Thank you so much for these documentaries they are beyond fascinating and well researched.
Unreal content, please keep it coming!
Beautiful cinematography my man!
My ex wife took my kids here for their holiday...i was sooooo jealous...i have always wanted to go...this helps
Do you still love her ? I reckon you should try and get her back not for the kids but for all of us
I really hope there’s more from this series. I love this
Thank you…looking forward to enjoying this!
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Your voice is perfect for narration. It has a soothing quality. The content is fascinating too lol❤️🐝🤗
Stunning footage and art.Could be King Marks Fort.There are many Scottish legends about Arthur known as Artuir who might have built his stronghold at Edinburgh.
His stronghold was the old Roman fortress at Camelon, Falkirk. Following the Roman withdrawal, the British Vodatinii held it, but were driven out by the "Pictish" Miathi tribe. The Scots then, drove out the Miathi, as the Scots were allies of the British tribes, with both Christians whereas, the Miathi were pagans, as were the Angles. They forged a peace deal by the usual means of marrying the daughter of the Scottish High King to the Miathi king, and that daughter was the sister of Artur MacAedan, King of Mannan just like, in the tale. Interestingly, the Miathi king was called "Meldred". The kingdom of Manna comprised the north and south shores of the Forth estuary, leading right through modern-day Stirling, and west to other Scottish-held lands.
Of course, no such peace ever lasted, and there had been several such deals in previous generations, all broken later. Whether Artur was slain defending the fortress, or fighting in the field remains a mystery, though his place of burial is very likely, in the Forth valley at an early Christian site, situated on what was then, a small island, as was often the case with small chapels, etc. This, narrows down the search a great deal, if anyone is interested, but do bear in mind that, water levels in the valley were much higher back then, making what are now, small hills in a valley, into small islands back then.
Wonderful video, there's something about Tintagel than when you stand on top of the rock and look out to sea, you feel a sense of wonder and magic around you. Me and my wife got engaged on Tintagel, just us and no one else around. I'll never forget that memory.
I enjoyed this very much so have subscribed. I look forward to watching more of your videos! Thank you!
I climbed up there and viewed the area nearly forty years ago... Amazing view...
Extremely well done
Very interesting enjoyed the documentary, very revealing. Lots of good information and great photography.
Always love your videos. :)
My favourite place anywhere on earth. Beautiful and fascinating video ❤
I live about half an hour from tintagel. Used to work down there making pastys for pengenna. Nothing could beat finishing work and sitting on the cliffs with a pasty after work and popping in the king Arthur's for a nice cold pint. Lovely little place
I was wondering if you'd mention the tin mines. Beautifully shot video. TYVM
So much amazing history there.
Pete I would love to see a short program on Ratley Motte, village of Ratley, which is my grandmother's maiden name, her folks coming from England to what now is the southern states and finally here to Texas just before our Civil War and after. But the family was English from that area as Im told. It was one of her ancestors, a Johnson I think if recall correctly, her mother being a Johnson, that was high sheriff in Tintagel many centuries ago.
What a wonderful episode. Im so glad i found your other channel today. I'm an American. Love your work.
Awesome episode Pete, thanks. Cheers from P.E.I
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Great video, Pete.
You da man Pete! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for this
Great Work 👌!
Thank you Pete absolutely great.
Maya's mom here: Thank you for your way of speaking...it is excellent clear and enunciated . like..ahhh!
I visited in '18. Breathtaking. We don't have that stuff in Nashville....
Thanks - interesting presentation!
the algorithm brought me here, but damn doesn't he show everything he's speaking of in real life, in high def, with good cuts. Very good quality video, quite surprised.
Hi Pete!
This was a treat to watch, and will watch again for the sheer joy of the memories of my visit to Tintagel circa 2001.
I'd contracted the flu on the trip from San Francisco to Heathrow. Regardless, the plan was to visit both Cornwall and Wales. We had reservations at the newly opened Castle Hotel, but found ourselves intrigued by a local's suggestion to visit Merlin's cave, a short stroll down a rough dirt road. We were greeted by a magnificent waterfall, behind which was a small cave. In the center was a column of hewn stone topped with a basin that collected sweet water that dripped gently from the roof of the cave. Signs posted welcomed all, and requested that the cottagers residing nearby not be disturbed.
I had an empty water bottle with me and filled it with it with this marvelously tasting water. I felt as though if water could take on the properties of divine essence, it was this water!
Today, August 25th, 2023, I have half of the bottle still full, as sweet as the day it was gathered.
A most unusual thing has occurred to this bottle. It has twisted itself, inexpĺicitly, into a perfect spiral shape, evoking an image of the DNA strand! Curious!
We were the only guests at the castle at the time, November I think. The jovial owner gave us a royal tour, and free reign to explore anywhere we wished! On one wall was a fanciful representation of the famous Round Table!
It was cold outside, and I was far too ill to take advantage of his grand hospitality to explore the castle or the sights, beyond gazing out of our sea-facing room windows, from our well appointed, warm comfortable bed! The regret is excruciating! Through watching your video I can get still enjoy the experience, without the arduous travel, however worthwhile!
The energetic vibration of the area was uniquely powerful, and left me no doubt that this place was different overall, sans the fine trappings. Pure, ancient and deeply magickal.
Beautifully done, Pete! ❤ 🙏👍
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I'm just hit play. I'm looking forward to this.
big plate of pasta, a coffee, and my 3 cats im set.
I thought another stone tablet was found on Tintagel more recently as well with Arthur's name on it. The new dig was attended by Prof Alice Roberts. 👑
There is an inscription but it doesn’t mention Arthur.
@@Joanna-il2ur The one I have seen does mention him. 😁
@@bobbybigboyyes bobby you may be big, but not in knowledge. The word is ARTOGNOU. This is not Arthur.
@@Joanna-il2ur Yes I know about that one too Miss Clever Clogs, but that is not the one I meant! Maybe you should get some more knowledge and find out the rest.
@@bobbybigboyyes There is nothing else.
Interesting link between St Materiana's church and Tintern area of Gloucestershire, a story about a princess missionary? FWIW my grandfather's line came from Tintagel and he had dark features like an Iranian!
I spent 20 years living in Cornwall have moved to Scotland recently. Scrambling up to these beautiful places was one of the greatest joys of my life. I fear it has been over commercialised. The bridge is a beautiful thing but for me it detracts from the beauty of the place. It is not how the ancients saw it. They've made it easier for people to go and have a look. I understand that but there are similar places that offer natural fortification in Scotland where they have been working much more in keeping with the natural lay of the land. The bridge is just too big . It's beautiful architecture. In an ancient place through. It's just an eye saw . Taking away from the magical atmosphere. It is fun . Although the place is much diminished.
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As a Cornish person, cheers to you Pete!
I loved the music in this one
Thank you Pete
Very nice work. Wow.
If "King Arthur" was born anywhere it'd be worth knowing, but the history books weren't forth-coming with him. As an old Cornishman, I say no. Though he may have been born in Camborne, down Tuckingmill Lane, just past the Lee's traveller site. That's maybe why excalibur went missing too! They dumped it up in Dozemary pool too 'cool down', and there it 'lies' sleeping still😉.
He was American.
At 41:36 "Fowey" is pronounced "Foy" locally.
And a bit later the River Tamar is pronounced "Tay-mar" and not "Tammar". (I grew up in Brixham, Devon (Dumnonia))
Brilliant video though mate! I remember long, hot trudges around Tintagel as a kid in the Seventies. Going down into Merlin's Cave near where you had the longship moored I think.
Cornwall still holds the celtic feel. Even someone used yo Dartmoor, the South Hams & the wilds of Devon there is something special preserved by the barrier of the Tamar.
But go out of season & stay away from Newquay. Too many grockles! Oops! My mistake, in Cornwall holiday makers are called emmets, grockles is the Devon name for them 😎
He's a northerner.
@@williamwilliam5066 That explains it! Bloody Danelaw barbarian! 😆
Just for clarification although the Tamar is pronounced 'Tay-mar' today, it's only been called that for a few hundred years. It's original pronunciation is 'Tam-mer' as in the Cornish hamlet 'Tamerton' and Devon village of Tamerton Foliot.
@@rialobran Nifty! I didn't know that. Thank you! 😎
@@Aengus42 Well, there it is
Is a very enjoyable video!
Its crazy that the 13th century castle is relatively recent compared to the older ruins. We have nothing like that here in the U.S.
When I first visited this place, arouund 1965, all that could be observed above ground was ascribed to a former monastic settlement. Many years later, and after new digs, the truth slowly began to emerge. Sadly, in common with many preceding antiquarians, he, Radford, was possessed of a closed mind.
There will always be some people ignoring all evidence in the world that they are wrong, there are still a bunch of Americans that believe in the Clovis first theory and the Egyptian bureau of antiquities totally ignore Kroner's thousands of 1st-3rd dynasty finds at Giza which shows us that something was going on at the site before Khufu decided to build a huge pyramid there (my guess is that they had a temple there that was removed in favor of the Pharaoh's new fancy pyramid).
It might be because there is a bit of a stigma among some archaeologists of being wrong but new finds will change our knowledge of places. I don't think his initial idea was bad with the information he had, it made total sense at the time but we need to be able to re-evaluate any site when new information becomes available.
There is no shame in being wrong when you have a limited amount of information, but it is shame in ignoring new good evidence.
For the longest time you've reminded me of Garth Marenghi (there's a little something in your appearance, though more in your manner of speech), but that speculation on how Aurelius Ambrosius might have altered the course of history if only he'd had access to decent online security really sounded like something that would fall from the pen of that legendary dreamweaver. ^_~
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Tin was always my guess as to why the area was involved in international trade.
In fact Britain was visited many aeons ago easily simply because of the natural currents of the ocean - and the wind patterns - they found tin in cornwall & until later there were very few places where it could be mined - so it was highly visited over aeons of time ! Tintagel looks like exactly where a natural defensive structure would be built at the point where the currents would naturally bring ships from the Mediterranean area - in ancient times too travel by sea was likely easier than via land since going over any lands had to be with the permission of whichever tribe claimed ownership, and there might have been perilous places with huge tracts of dense forest to navigate. I guess it would be a choice of pirates or vagabonds on the forest trails or Roman roads. Fascinating stuff ! What a great video !
Think of it as a post-apocalyptic remnant of civilization clinging to the edge of chaos.
If you need proof that this place is Camelot, just look at all the Camelot Purple Foxgloves growing all over the area. That's proof. They're the wildflowers they keep zooming in on.
At 6:45 does anyone else see the face in the cliff rocks? Amazing how that happens...
0Thank you so much, I enjoyed every minute.
I think that when you are excavating an unknown site you must do it without any presuppositions. You must have an open mind!
Fantstic video good sir.
Great Contant! Thank you very much! Would Tall el Hamman be a possible future episode? It would be great to get outside opinion. But maybe too hot a potato.
History people say he wasnt real king. To me they only wrote about real people. ❤ i love watching anything about Arthur!
quality my son 💯💪
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Personally I think Camelot is in Somerset, the battle of camlan was apparently fought at Queen Camel. Near the river Cam. Not far from Cadbury Castle and about a 30 minute drive from Glastonbury. Also Queen Camel is 2 letters short of Camelot.
Except he never existed
: ) thanks
Hey you should find a 3D rendering guy to render the several ages of development
Much like the rest of Arthurian myth, I believe Camelot was an amalgamation of multiple forts and castles, which came together to create a mythical legend.
7:21 does it have its own fresh water source
a freshwater well on a spit of land near the sea ..wow