Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground. Cheddar (132 Pictures)Ī Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction N) Wells, situated at the foot of the picturesque mendip hills, is most certainly one of England's most delightful cathedral cities. In the county of Somerset (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE) Wookey (5 Pictures)Ī Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction N) None-the-less, this still remains very much a. This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the globe. Pictures Facts Map Upload Add to favourites Recommended towns & villages near Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury (103 Pictures)Ī Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) From the top there are magnificent views in all directions, and if on descent your spirits feel uplifted and your heart a little lighter, then that too is part of the magic and mystery of historic Glastonbury Tor. Whatever you choose to believe, the climb up Glastonbury Tor is well worth the effort. Even in the Palace of Westminster there are said to be Arthurian paintings in the Queen's robing room! In Glastonbury Arthurian legends are kept alive, and from almost every shop you can buy present-day memorabilia of this mysterious magical time. Other Glastonbury traditions include Arthur receiving the Excalibur sword from the Lady of the Lake at Mere Pool. Glastonbury Tor is claimed to be the legendry Avalon, seat of the Knights of the Round Table. King Arthur's body is reputed to have been brought to Glastonbury for burial after being slain by Mordred or Medrault, his illegitimate son. The cup is supposedly buried on Tor Hill. Joseph, is said to have come from the Holy Land bringing with him - the Holy Grail - the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper. Of the legends, two important ones concern Joseph of Arimathea, and King Arthur. Swirling mists rise over the Somerset Levels, where approaching the town of Glastonbury, suddenly above the mist you catch a glimpse of Glastonbury Tor, an ancient place of pilgrimage which has for centuries been a source of mystery and legends.
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