Glastonbury Tor, Somerset England UK
Glastonbury Tor is topped by the roofless St Michael's Tower, a Grade I listed building. The site is managed by the National Trust, and has been designated a scheduled monument. The Tor is mentioned in Celtic mythology, particularly in myths linked to King Arthur, and has a number of other enduring mythological and spiritual associations. The conical hill is of clay and Blue Lias and was formed when surrounding softer deposits were eroded. . Archaeological excavations during the 20th century sought to clarify the background of the monument and church, but some aspects of their history remain unexplained. Artifacts from human presence have been found, dating from the Iron Age to Roman eras. Several buildings were constructed on the summit during the Saxon and early medieval periods; probably an early church and monks' hermitage. An earlier wooden church was destroyed by an earthquake in 1275, and the stone Church of St Michael built on the site in the 14th century. Its tower remains, although it has been restored and partially rebuilt several times.
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