Legends and mysteries abound, the site is maintained today by the National Trust and is listed as a scheduled monument. The last abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, Richard Whiting, was hung, drawn, and quartered at the tower along with two of his monks for their loyalty to Rome. The association of Arthur and Glastonbury goes back at least to the early Middle Ages. The tower was also the site of a grisly episode during the 16th-century. It’s said that Jesus himself also traveled to the Tor di Glastonbury as a young boy.Ītop of the hill stands a bell tower that once belonged to the church of St Michael. Then there’s the story that Jesus’s uncle, Joseph of Arimathea, buried the Holy Grail on the hill. Glastonbury Abbey and Tor, King Arthur, and historic Wells Burial place of King Arthur, climb spiritual hilltop Tor and visit England's smallest city. The hill is also said to be the home of a hidden cave that allows safe passage into the fairy realm of Annwn. King Arthur is among the most famous literary characters of all time. Start your day at the legendary Stonehenge, with your expert guide on hand to help you explore the myths of this sacred site. However, this isn’t the only legend associated with the hill. Explore the myths and legends of King Arthur on this small group day trip from London. During the 12th and 13th centuries, it was widely believed that the hill was once the island where Excalibur was forged and where King Arthur recovered from the Battle of Camlann. This massive hill has also been referred to as Ynys yr Afalon or the Isle of Avalon from the Arthurian legend.
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