The original wooden church was destroyed by an earthquake in 1275, and the stone Church of St Michael was built on the site in the 14th century. The head of a wheel cross dating from the 10th or 11th century has been recovered. Several buildings were constructed on the summit during the Saxon and early medieval periods they have been interpreted as an early church and monks' hermitage. Artefacts from human visitation have been found, dating from the Iron Age to Roman eras. The slopes of the hill are terraced, but the method by which they were formed remains unexplained.Īrchaeological excavations during the 20th century sought to clarify the background of the monument and church, but some aspects of their history remain unexplained.
It was formed when surrounding softer deposits were eroded, leaving the hard cap of sandstone exposed. The conical hill of clay and Blue Lias rises from the Somerset Levels. The Tor is mentioned in Celtic mythology, particularly in myths linked to King Arthur, and has several other enduring mythological and spiritual associations. The entire site is managed by the National Trust and has been designated a scheduled monument. Please click here for more information.Glastonbury Tor is a hill near Glastonbury in the English county of Somerset, topped by the roofless St Michael's Tower, a Grade I listed building. Would you like to commission and sponsor me to write an article about what you do, for Normal For Glastonbury? You’d be reaching thousands of readers who love the Town.
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