King Arthur did NOT EXIST and was created as a ‘Celtic superhero’ mixture of real warlords, archaeologist claims

BRITAIN'S most legendary warrior King Arthur never existed and was only created as a "Celtic superhero", according to new evidence from an archaeologist.

Dr Miles Russell, a senior lecturer at Bournemouth University, now claims he can prove the medieval warlord is actually a composite of real-life leaders.

Traditionally, Arthur is said to have led the British when they defeated an invading Saxon army at the legendary Battle of Badon sometime between 490AD and 520AD.

But his story evolved into a magical fantasy tale through the History of the Kings of Britain by 12th century writer Geoffrey of Monmouth.

Now Dr Russell has revealed that he believes Arthur's story is derived from five different characters who actually existed.

He came to his conclusion after studying the Monmouth book and other medieval texts.