 Glastonbury Tor is a hill in Glastonbury, Somerset, England, which features the roofless St. Michael's Tower.
Remains of a 5th Century fort have been found on the Tor. This was replaced by the medieval St. Michael's Church that remained until 1275 when an earthquake destroyed the church. A second church, built in the 1360s, survived until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539. The remains of the 15th Century St. Michael's Tower were restored in modern times and sit today on the tor.
Excavations on the Tor have revealed some Neolithic flint tools and Roman artifacts, indicating some use of the Tor since very ancient times. The terracing on the side of the hill, if man-made, may also date from Neolithic times.
About St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury Tor Homepage
National Trust: Glastonbury Tor
Sacred Destinations: Glastonbury Tor
Wikipedia: Glastonbury Tor
Journey to St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor is located in the town of Glastonbury in Somerset in Southwest England. Glastonbury is approximately 30 miles from the cities of Bristol to the north and Bath to the northeast.
Ordnance Survey Map (ST5109638520)
Visitors Information
Visitors information for St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor may be found at the National Trust's Glastonbury Tor website. General tourism information for Glastonbury may be found at the Glastonbury Online website. General tourism information for Somerset may be found at the Visit Somerset website.
Additional Photos of St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
Approaching St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
Beginning of Path to St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
Close-Up of St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
Information Board Inside St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
Interior of St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
Interior of St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury and the Summerland Meadows from St. Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor
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