Tintagel Island as a rhetorical construct, disputed heritage asset and bridged peninsula

The location in Cornwall (UK) known as Tintagel Island is, fact, a peninsula of type that has been referred to an ‘almost island’ by virtue having many island-like characteristics. is best ancient heritage site and, the modern era at least, access from adjacent cliff lines difficult, requiring steep descent low, narrow isthmus and ascent other side. In 2015 English Heritage (EH) organisation announced competition design bridge between cliffs effort modernise maximise its appeal ease pedestrian access. This announcement mobilised contrasting discourses Cornish advocates EH centred on both almost islandness locale (and degree which would be compromised bridging) essential profile. These debates, successful opening are analysed with particular regard cultural disruptions arising site’s modification.