Castles · South West England
Gallos
In or near Tintagel.
Gallos — Public artwork (sculpture) by Rubin Eynon.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gallos is located in Cornwall, with the postcode PL34 0DQ. Please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible.
About
Gallos is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2015. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Rubin Eynon.". Coordinates: 50.6688°, -4.7636°.
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Summary from the official site
Tintagel Castle is a historic site featuring medieval ruins and dramatic cliff-top views. Visitors can explore the remains of the castle, learn about its connection to King Arthur, and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The site also offers opportunities for wildlife spotting and engaging with English folklore through interactive trails.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tintagel Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gallos is an 8-foot-tall (2.4 m) bronze sculpture by Rubin Eynon located at Tintagel Castle, a medieval fortification on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel (Trevena), North Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. It is a representation of a ghostly male figure wearing a crown and holding a sword. It is popularly called the "King Arthur statue", but the site's owner English Heritage states that it is not meant to represent a single person and reflects the general history of the site, which is likely to have been a summer residence for the kings of Dumnonia.
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Background
History
Tintagel Castle is sited on the north coast of Cornwall, and is operated by English Heritage. The writings of Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century associated the castle with the King Arthur legend, placing it as the home of Arthur's mother Igraine. The castle itself was constructed by Richard, Earl of Cornwall in the 1230s; inspired by the association with Arthur, he had the castle styled to appear older. It was expanded in the Victorian era.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6688, -4.7636
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Tintagel
- Postcode
- PL34 0DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Established
- 2015
- Opening
- {{start date and age|2016|4|29|df=y}}
- Official site
- english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5497548622 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Gallos (sculpture) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gallos sculpture front.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallos?
- Gallos is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL34 0DQ), in the parish of Tintagel.
- What is Gallos?
- Gallos — Public artwork (sculpture) by Rubin Eynon.
- How do I get to Gallos?
- Drivers can use postcode PL34 0DQ.
- When was Gallos built?
- Built or established in 2015.
- Is Gallos a protected site?
- Yes — Gallos is part of the Tintagel Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Gallos charge admission?
- Gallos typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gallos?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL34 0DQ. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.