Stunning new footbridge set to be built at Tintagel Castle (5)

But English Heritage said visitors get a complete overview of the site's history from the 5th century onwards

'The idea of carving even a small face of a mythical druid into one of the stones of Stonehenge or adding an 8-foot statue of a legend to the scene would be beyond any historian's imagination.'

Jeremy Ashbee, Head Curator at English Heritage, said: 'Visitors to Tintagel Castle get a complete overview of the site's history from the 5th century to recent times.

'We recently opened a new exhibition there which explores both the site's archaeology and history, including for the first time, excavated artefacts.

'Since the Middle Ages, the legends and literary associations of Tintagel have played a key role in shaping the castle.

'The importance of these legends is widely acknowledged by historians and archaeologists. Our new outdoor interpretation explains this and places the legends within the context of Tintagel's overall history and significance.'

The organisation said its new scheme was submitted for all the necessary permissions all of which were approved with no objections.