Cornwall’s Timeless Tapestry
Cornwall’s history weaves a vibrant thread across moors and cliffs, linking ancient stones to modern tales. From Penwith’s dolmens to Tintagel’s forts, its stories roam regions, inviting you to tread their paths. Explore our timeline to join your journey to Cornwall’s beating soul.
Prehistoric Era (4000–700 BC)
Granite giants mark Cornwall’s wilds—Penwith’s Men-an-Tol near Madron whispers healing, Lanyon Quoit buries souls, Merry Maidens dance in St Buryan. Bodmin Moor’s Hurlers near Minions guard misty cairns.
Celtic Period (700 BC–43 AD)
Cornovii tribes built forts—Tintagel’s cliffs hid hearths, Castle an Dinas watched mid-Cornwall, Trevelgue Head defied seas, Chûn Castle stood proud.
Roman & Post-Roman Era (43–410 AD)
Romans left faint marks—Nanstallon’s fort stood alone. Tintagel’s trade hummed, Mount’s Bay birthed Arthur’s myth, weaving Celtic roots into Cornwall’s soul.
Medieval Cornwall (410–1500)
Churches rose—Launceston’s castle loomed, St Michael’s Mount prayed, St Ives, Padstow, Bodmin thrived. Tin glittered at St Just.
Tudor & Stuart Era (1500–1700)
Royalists held firm—Pendennis and St Mawes castles guarded seas, Lostwithiel led battles. Cornish echoed in Mousehole, St Just.
