Tintagel Castle - a Cornish fortification made famous for being the location of King Arthur s conception - is at risk of collapsing into the sea due to rising sea levels increasing the pace of coastal erosion.
to get out there and think about breaking records or challenging themselves. she hopes to try the english channel again next year. this time, as a record breaker. that is an extraordinary achievement. so impressive. from tintagel castle in cornwall, to piel castle in cumbria, several of england s most important heritage sites are at risk of being lost for ever as a result of accelerating coastal erosion. let s get more from our environment correspondentjonah fisher now, who joins us from tintagel. with that spectacular scenery behind you. what is happening there? it is pretty incredible. good morning from tintagel in cornwall, a site inextricably linked with the legend of king arthur. it is said he
English Heritage has launched a multimillion pound fundraising appeal in a desperate bid to protect six of the country s most at risk castles and forts which are vulnerable to coastal erosion