Tintagel Castle, perched on Cornwall’s rugged coast, has long been associated with Arthurian legend. The site’s history stretches back to the Roman era, with evidence of settlement from the 5th to 7th centuries. In the 12th century, Geoffrey of Monmouth linked Tintagel to King Arthur’s conception, sparking centuries of mythical connection. The castle visible today was built in the 13th century by Richard, Earl of Cornwall.

Tintagel’s atmospheric ruins have given rise to numerous ghostly tales. Visitors have reported encountering the spirit of Merlin in Merlin’s Cave below the castle. Some claim to have seen the wizard’s apparition or heard his disembodied voice echoing through the cavern. The ghost of King Arthur himself is said to roam the castle grounds, often described as a tall, regal figure in medieval attire.

One of the most frequently reported phenomena is the sound of clashing swords and battle cries, believed to be residual hauntings from ancient conflicts. Witnesses have described these phantom sounds as particularly intense near the castle’s Great Hall.

The spirit of a young woman in a long, flowing white dress has been seen walking along the cliff edge. Local lore suggests she may be the ghost of a noblewoman who fell to her death from the castle walls.

In the nearby village, the Old Post Office, a 14th-century yeoman’s farmhouse, is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a former postmistress. Staff and visitors have experienced unexplained cold spots, the sensation of being watched, and objects moving on their own within the building.