King Arthur was actually from YORKSHIRE, according to historian
Adrian Grant claims the round table legend was born in Barwick-in-Elmet near Leeds in 475 and NOT in Tintagel, Cornwall
KING Arthur was actually from Yorkshire, according to a historian.
Adrian Grant claims the round table legend was born in Barwick-in-Elmet near Leeds in 475.
He says his work proves “beyond any doubt” that Arthur was real and said: “I think I have uncovered the truth.”
Adrian’s theory flies in the face of ancient beliefs that the king was born in Tintagel, Cornwall.
It also challenges those who say Arthur, his sword Excalibur and wizard Merlin are a myth.
The retired teacher, 70, spent six years studying ancient texts about 12 battles the supposed Saxon-basher is believed to have fought in.
He says Arthur was the son of Masgwid Gloff, a 5th century king who ruled over the kingdom of Elmet, now the West Riding of Yorkshire.
He was born around 475AD in the kingdom’s capital, Barwick-in-Elmet. His family castle would have stood on or near to Hall Tower Hill, once an Iron Age fort.
The village is now home to just 5,000 folk.
Adrian says Arthur fought Picts and Scots before dying at the battle of Camlann in 537.
He said: “You have an individual with the right name that fits.”