Was There a Real Camelot

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Was There a Real Camelot?

• David,Jason and Abby

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Thesis

• Throughout time there have been many arguments
  about the location of Camelot, or even if it
  existed. This is a presentation of three
  possible locations, Cadbury Castle, Camelon near
  Falkirk, and Colchester.

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O Camelon
O Colchester
O Cadbury
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Cadbury Castle

• Many people think that Cadbury Castle is the
  location of the legendary Camelot.
• There is evidence that Cadbury Castle was heavily
  fortified in 500 A.D. and was ruled by a leader
  of great wealth and power.
• Archaeologists have recently uncovered artifacts
  dated back to the 6th century. They think that
  these artifacts mean that Cadbury held great
  international importance.
• Archaeologists estimate that the castle was big
  enough to house 1000 troops and their families
  and supporting units.

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A map of Cadbury castle
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Camelon

• Some people think that Camelot could be near a
  Scottish town called Camelon. This village is
  near Falkirk.
• Historian Frank Carroll came to this conclusion
  after reading 7th century text that talked about
  Arturius who died at the battle of Camlann in 582.

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Map of Camelon
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Colchester

• A larger round table has been found at
  Colchester. There was also a large castle found
  there.
• The Roman name for Colchester is Camelod-Unum
  which is the name for Camelot.

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Picture of Colchester
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In Conclusion

• In conclusion, there are many different arguments
  for where the location of Camelot is. Each
  location has its own story for the location, but
  most people agree that there is a real Camelot.
• Archaeological research most strongly supports
  Cadbury Castle as Arthurs legendary home.

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Bibliography

• Camelot www.caerleon.net/history/arthur/page12.htm
  6/6/2003
• Arthurs Palace www.fionabroome.com/history/glast
  3-camelot.htm 6/6/2003
• Camelot found www.taliesin.clara.net/arcana/camel
  on.htm 6/6/2003