Steve Blake and Scott Lloyd argue not only that Arthur existed, but
also that the supposed locations of Camelot and Arthur's birth and
last battle are radically different from those handed down from the
Middle Ages. The source of our current stories of Arthur and the
Knights of the Round Table is the work of Geoffrey of Monmouth,
published in the 12th century. Much of the information that
Geoffrey included appears to have been introduced at the request of
Geoffrey's patron, the Earl of Gloucester. Tintagel, therefore,
which belonged to the earl's brother, was named as Arthur's
birthplace. Though there is a Round Table at Winchester,
dendrochronology shows that it dates from no earlier than the reign
of Edward III, who revived interest in Arthur by instigating the
Order of the Round Table. Blake and Lloyd have combed accounts of
Arthur dating from the Dark Ages and come up with a radical
suggestion as to where the events of the legendary chieftain's life
actually took place. They contend that Insula Britannia, the
Kingdom of Britain, was, in fact, entirely situated in what we now
know as Wales and the Welsh Marches. Evidence from ancient
chronicles shows that the London referred to in mediaeval accounts
of Arthur was in fact Ludlow, York was Wroxeter and Caerleon was
Chester. The sword in the stone was situated at Machynlleth.
Whether or not the reader agrees with the theory, the book is
extremely detailed and well argued, providing evidence for the
locations and identities of many events and characters in the
Arthurian legends, such as Merlin and Morgan le Fay. Many maps are
provided, so it is possible for the reader to visit and examine the
places. This fascinating and enjoyable book would provide the basis
for an intriguing trip to Wales. (Kirkus UK)
Avalon is Britain's very own Atlantis - a mystical kingdom rich in myth and lore. Legends tell how the body of King Arthur was taken to Avalon, where he would wait till his nation's hour of need -The truth is that Avalon was a very real place with a turbulent history of its own.
In The Keys to Avalon, the authors use neglected ancient sources, geographical clues and modern maps to take us to the heart of this realm. They uncover a remarkable landscape steeped in evidence of a bygone age. En route, they debunk the claims of other places to the name of Avalon, and literally redraw the map of Dark Age Britain, forcing us to re-examine all of our theories about this era. Ultimately, they reveal the kernel of historical truth at the heart of the Arthurian legend and unlock the borders of a lost land.
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