The following article and included Glastonbury and Arthurian links are from my 2001 version of this article series. Many of the links won’t work now. I’ll update this list soon.
In this series of articles, we’ve discussed many topics related to the spiritual and historical aspects of Glastonbury, particularly relating to King Arthur. However, these [...]
Glastonbury Abbey offers the most compelling evidence for King Arthur’s grave.
History: Glastonbury Abbey Cemetery
Since the arrival of Joseph of Arimathea, Glastonbury has been a religious center.
The Abbey’s cemetery was used for centuries before St. Dunstan became Glastonbury’s abbot in the tenth century.
At that time, the cemetery was full.
St. Dunstan ordered [...]
Glastonbury Tor is one of four hills rising dramatically from an otherwise level plain. The peak of the Tor is 500 feet above serene downtown Glastonbury, just a few blocks away.
The Tor is open to the public, and the hike to the top is worthwhile, not just for the rabbits that hop merrily alongside [...]
The Holy Grail is an evolving tale, and much of its history is centered in Glastonbury.
The Holy Grail usually refers to the chalice used at Christ’s Last Supper. In many stories, the chalice was filled with the blood and/or sweat of Jesus from his crucifixion, and then brought to Glastonbury by Joseph of Arimathea [...]
Before concluding that Glastonbury is the legendary Avalon, let’s check other landmarks of King Arthur’s reign.
We know that King Arthur had a castle at Camelot. We know that his final battle was at Camlann. Where were they? Do they provide clear geographic links to Glastonbury?
Camlann, Arthur’s last battle
Camlann was probably a site [...]
