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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| General information | |
| 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 |
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| 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 located in Tintagel, a village in Cornwall, England. This special building was constructed in the 1300s, making it over 600 years old! It was built in a style similar to a large country house from the Middle Ages.
Today, the house and its lovely surrounding garden are owned by the National Trust. This organization helps protect important historical places. The Old Post Office is considered a Grade I listed building, which means it's a very important historical site.
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Welcome to Tintagel Old Post Office
This amazing old house gets its name from a time in the Victorian era (around the late 1800s) when it was briefly used as a local post office. It was a place where people could send and receive their letters. The National Trust has carefully restored the building to look like it did during that time.
A Glimpse into History
Imagine a house that has stood for centuries! The Tintagel Old Post Office is a fantastic example of a traditional Cornish longhouse. It's made of strong stone with a slate roof, built to last through many generations. When you visit, you can step back in time and see how people lived long ago.
More Than Just a Post Office
While it's famous for being a post office, this was only for a short time. Before that, it was a family home for hundreds of years. It saw many changes in history, from medieval times through to the modern day. The National Trust bought it in 1903, making it one of their very first properties. It closes during the winter months, but is open for visitors for most of the year.
Saving a Special Place
The story of how the Old Post Office was saved is quite interesting. In 1895, a lady named Catherine Eliza Johns bought the house. She did this to stop it from being torn down! She loved its history and wanted to protect it.
Catherine then hired an architect named Detmar Blow in 1896 to help fix up the old building. After the renovations, Catherine and other artists worked together. They raised money so the National Trust could buy the house from her. This made sure the building would be protected for everyone to enjoy for many years to come.
Images for kids
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The National Trust sign
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The post box outside the Old Post Office
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See also
In Spanish: Oficina de Correos de Tintagel para niños
