Tintagel old post office

Tintagel old post office

Acquired in 1903, this unusual and atmospheric 14th-century yeoman’s farmhouse is the Trust’s first built property in Cornwall. It’s known for it’s famously wavy slate roof and over 600 years of history.

The building served many purposes over the years, it’s final use of the building was as the letter-receiving office for the village, sometime between 1870-1878.

By the late 19th century the house was in a bad state of repair and was in danger of being demolished. Thankfully, it was saved by a local group who bought the house from an auction, having raised the funds to buy it. The National Trust agreed to look after the house and acquired it for £200 in 1903

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