Tintagel Old Post Office facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tintagel Old Post Office |
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The Old Post Office from the east
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| Architectural style | Traditional Cornish longhouse |
| Location | Fore Street |
| Town or city | Tintagel |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50°39′48″N 4°45′06″W / 50.66335°N 4.75169°W |
| Opened | 14th century |
| Owner | National Trust |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Stone and slate roof |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 19 January 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1143438 |
The Tintagel Old Post Office is a very old stone house in Tintagel, Cornwall, England. It was built in the 14th century, which means it's over 600 years old! This special building looks like a medieval manor house.
Today, the house and its lovely garden are owned by the National Trust. This is a charity that protects important places in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The building is also "Grade I listed," which means it's considered a very important historic building.
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What is the Tintagel Old Post Office?
The Tintagel Old Post Office is a historic house. It was built using stone and has a traditional slate roof. It's a great example of a Cornish longhouse.
How it Got its Name
The building wasn't always a post office. It got its name during the Victorian period. This was a time when Queen Victoria ruled England (from 1837 to 1901). For a short time, the house was used as a place where letters were collected and sent out for the area.
The National Trust has made the house look like it did when it was a post office. This helps visitors imagine what life was like back then.
The History of the Building
This old house has seen many centuries pass by. It started as a medieval manor house. This means it was a home for a wealthy family or a local lord. Over the years, it was used for different things.
Becoming a Post Office
In the Victorian era, many small towns needed places to handle mail. The Tintagel Old Post Office became one of these places. It served the local community by helping people send and receive letters.
Saving the Old Post Office
The National Trust bought the Tintagel Old Post Office in 1903. This was one of the first buildings they ever bought!
How it Was Saved
A woman named Catherine Eliza Johns bought the house in 1895. She did this to stop it from being torn down. She knew how special and old the building was.
Catherine Johns then worked with an architect named Detmar Blow. He helped to fix up the house in 1896. After that, Catherine and other artists raised money. They wanted to make sure the house would be protected forever. Thanks to their efforts, the National Trust was able to buy it from her.
Visiting the Old Post Office Today
Today, the Tintagel Old Post Office is a popular place to visit. You can explore the old house and its beautiful cottage garden. It's like stepping back in time!
The building usually closes during the winter months. This is to help protect it from the weather and to prepare it for visitors in the warmer seasons.
Images for kids
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The National Trust sign
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The post box
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See also
In Spanish: Oficina de Correos de Tintagel para niños
