Tintagel Old Post Office 1933 – 2024

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Constructed around 1380, Tintagel Old Post Office began as a thatched farmhouse, serving as a home for a prosperous farmer. Over the centuries, it underwent several modifications, including the addition of a slate roof in the 16th century and the insertion of a central chimney stack. In the Victorian era, the building briefly functioned as a letter-receiving office for the village, earning it the name "Old Post Office." By the late 19th century, the structure was in disrepair and threatened with demolition. A group of local artists raised funds to purchase and restore the building, and in 1903, it was acquired by the National Trust, becoming one of their earliest acquisitions. Today, the Old Post Office stands as a Grade I listed building, offering visitors a glimpse into medieval domestic life. (nationaltrust.org.uk)