These two days have been a bit miserable, much to chilly for summer even in the UK….and we’ve had windy, threatening weather, followed by rain, followed by mostly hanging near the Inn…which isn’t bad as we have had live music, good food and some great staff members whom I feel like they are friends—I hope they agree at least a little bit.

OK let’s do the North Transept of the Church today.

The Statue (on the right) of Our Lady and the Holy Christ  Carved in oak by Marjorie Crossley, F.R.B.S.. is a memorial to members of the Kiddal family regular visitors to the church.

The Altar:  Moerin in memory of Prebendary Kinsman (vicar 1851-1894)–but take a good look at that center stone is Norman and said to have been brought from the ruins of the chapel of St. Julitta on the island by a former vicar.  A mediaeval altar stood on the same site, remains of which were visible in the last century.  The original dedication of this altar was almost certainly to the Blessed Virgin.  There is a bracket on the wall nearby evidently intended for her status.

St. Julitta is a martyred woman of Caesarea in Cappadocia, in modem Turkey. She lost all her estates in a court case. Her opponent suffered a decision against his claims and denounced Julitta as a Christian, thus gaining the entire land in the dispute. She was burned at the stake,

St Symphorian Window:  Above the altar is a beautiful example of an early English window of three lancets with a wife splay.  Strangely he staind glass shows St. Symphoorian the martyr who was beheadd at Autun in France (c 180)  He is here incorrectly depicted as a bshop.  There are no grounds for supposing that St. Symphonian had any special links to these parts.  The statement of Leland (c. 1535) that Boscate and Tintagel chuches were dediated to St. Simiferian seems to have been based on misreading of his notes.

The North Window:  Tintagel’s only ‘Decorated’ work (14th c).  It is filled w/good Victorian glass in memory of  John Douglas Cook, founder of the Saturday Review, famous visitor and gourmet, who is buried nearby.  The arch of the original Norman window may be seen above.  Two lonely corbel stones–of a bull and a ram–all that is left of hat must have been many, still stare out to see from the gabl end of the roof outside.  A section of the wall, including the window had to be rebuilt in 1853-54.

and then the days of rain or just blaa I finally wandered out for a bit on 6/25:

What I love best about Cornwall is the odd bit of a building and landscape that reminds me of how really old it is around here.

But things can be confusing for the odd Yank here–for instance Heinz makes mayonnaise and wait for it……Helman’s makes catsup…OH MY.

The most photographed building in town—The Old Post Office.

The building was first built over 600 years ago, as a farmhouse during the Middle Ages. Slowly modified over the centuries, it became more fashionable than functional. The house has served many purposes over time, but it has always been a home. Its final use was as the letter-receiving office for the village during the 1870s. Today, there are five rooms to explore.  http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tintagel-old-post-office/features/the-house-at-tintagel-old-post-office

Yeah dogs again.

More four footed creatures out and about in Tintagel.

For those with an interest in archaeology, the whole area of Tintagel Island and its environs is a fascinating place to explore. http://www.intocornwall.com/engine/azabout.asp?guide=Tintagel

Most of the restaurants and stores are closed by 4 (5 latest. with only the few pubs in town continuing on thru the evening hours….most nights it’s very quiet by midnight latest.

Tintagel parish church dedicated to St. Materiana,  stands on Glebe Cliff just outside the village.  There are the remains of an ancient earthwork enclosue just north west of the church.intagel’s parish church dedicated to St Materiana, stands on Glebe Cliff just outside the village. There are the remains of an ancient earthwork enclosure just to the north west of the church.

My home away from home.

A Cornish Piskie

Cornwall is rich in folklore. Tales of piskies, fairies, giants and mermaids form a major part of the unique experience that is Cornwall.     http://www.intocornwall.com/features/folklore.asp

and we’ll end the day with.

6/26:  Rainy days on Sundays get me down

As there are folktales in Cornwall about the devil and his demons, there are many stories too of the Saints and miraculous events.

Not a fairy tale. just a bit damp.

Sunday Diner Cornishman Inn Style—Great Wally, but who can eat this much food?

The creepy Green light outside my window at night.

and with that I’ll say good night.