The Tor

















The Glastonbury Tor is a place like no other. First visible to me from over 10kms away, this steep hill stands high above the Summerland Meadows in Somerset, literally towering above the town of Glastonbury. With evidence of human settlements reaching well back to before the time of Christ, it is a sacred place for both Christians and Druids. All that remains of the c. 1300 St Michael de Torre chapel is the roofless tower. It is linked to Joseph of Arimathea, the Holy Grail and Arthurian legend. There is even much speculation about the presence of a giant neolithic labyrinth within the terraces.[excavations have never been undertaken to prove or disprove this theory] Located just below the Tor is The Chalice Well and Gardens, a place of beauty and solitude, for reflection and growth. Regardless of your religious convictions, the power of this sacred place is undeniable.

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Returning under dryer, though, still threatening skies Saturday afternoon, the views were equally as impressive as yesterday, if not further reaching. Rather than motorbike riding German and French tourists, however, the hill-top was covered with people young and old attending a Druid gathering. Those who flock to this special place further reflect the attitudes, history and people of Glastonbury; a place where the earth truly is revered.

5 Comments on “The Tor

  1. Hi Alex!
    Wow. What beautiful gardens! I wonder how many years it took to get them to look like that!
    Julia4/C

  2. Hi Alex! I know Julia they are so beautiful. Alex where were the pictures taken?

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    Summer 4/C

  3. Hey Alex!It is Hannah from Mr. Cyr’s 4/C(grade four)class. I have to go to my grammar practice soon so I want to ask you a question. Where is the last place you are going to, and I am curious to know if you bought any souveneurs in any of the places you went to. I hope you can right back A.S.A.P.

    Talk to you later,
    Hannah 4/C

  4. Hi Alex, it’s Anthony. I hope you like it in Europe just as much as North America. Where did you find out about those gardens because they look very secret. I like all of your pictures, and I bet you have lots of fun. I will try to post another comment.
    Anthony

  5. Thanks for your comments. The garden is a very special place, designed for people to reflect and think about life in quiet yet beautiful setting. It was a wonderful spot and I thought about my mum a lot while I was there. She would have liked it very much.

    Although I don’t purchase too many souvenirs, I do keep all of my maps, pamphlets and other items I collect while travelling. Then, every couple of weeks, I send them all home. That way, when I get back to Canada, I have all these mementos to remind me of the trip I took and the people I met.