SIX teams have been shortlisted for their designs of a new footbridge at Tintagel Castle.

The designs are on display by English Heritage in the Tourist Information Centre in Tintagel for people to view and comment on until next Friday from 11am to 6pm.

The six teams being displayed are: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes with Terrell, France; Marks Barfield Architects with Flint and Neill, UK; Ney & Partners Civil Engineers with William Matthews Associates, Ettwein Bridges and Waagner Biro, Belgium; Niall McLaughlin Architects with Price and Myers, UK; RFR and Jean-François Blassel Architecte, with Engineers HRW, and WSP, France; Wilkinson Eyre with Atelier One, UK.

The final decision on which design to used will be made in the New Year by a panel of judges. They will use the information and feedback gained from the public to aid in their decision.

English Heritage’s chief executive Kate Mavor said: “We are looking for the most talented team of architects and engineers to design something special for Tintagel Castle. These concept designs help us to visualise each team’s approach and how the bridge would complement Tintagel’s exceptional landscape and rich heritage.

“The plan is to choose a design that will be built to follow the path of the original crossing between the mainland and headland of Tintagel Castle.

The final design will require an application for planning permission and a submission to the Scheduled Ancient Monument Consent among other consents and regulatory approvals. English Heritage then hope to complete the new footbridge by 2019.

Kate Mavor concluded: “We want to keep the public updated at every stage of this very exciting project, which is why we’ve organised this display.

“Seeing the concept designs is a particularly fascinating stage and we’re looking forward to hearing people’s comments.”