All that survives now is the roofless St Michael’s Tower.įor our adventure to Glastonbury Tor, we parked in the town centre, on the high street, where it’s free to park on weekday evenings or Sundays. On the top now you will find the partial ruins of a church, which was built in the 14th century, and lasted until the demise of Glastonbury Abbey in 1539, when Henry VIII introduced The Dissolution of the Monasteries, and the churches were plundered and quarried for stone. It has a long religious history, with evidence dating back to Pagan and early Christian settlements. The terraced hillside has been dated to Neolithic time (around the same time Stonehenge was constructed). It’s also of huge spiritual significance for many people. Short walk across fields and along footpaths to the summit of Glastonbury Tor.Glastonbury Tor is one of the most famous landmarks in Somerset, a naturally formed hill rising high, surrounded by the flat Somerset Levels where you can see for miles and miles around. What makes this Farmhouse uniqueīeautiful Views. It was lovingly restored in 2019 using traditional methods of lime plastering and eco-freindly paints. It's a privilege to live in this 500 year old Farmhouse built with Abbey Stone. Nearbye is Wells the smallest city in England with its beautifully carved cathedral and Bishops Palace. Glastonbury is historically interesting with its ruined Abbey, it was dissolved in 1536 by Henry VIII. Its colourful High Street boasts an eclectic mixture of shops. People are drawn to this mystical place for its rich history of spiritual pilgrimage, and sacred sites. Glastonbury has been described as the quirkiest town in England. Thousands of people from all corners of the world visit Glastonbury every year. In recent years it has become a mecca for the alternative. Glastonbury has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. I moved to the area in 2019 attracted by the clean air and natural beauty of the environment, the beautiful countryside and opportunities it offers.
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