St. Michael's Hill or Glastonbury Tor in Great Britain

By Jurgan | Around the world | 20 Feb 2025


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Everyone has heard about the Celts, the gates to the other world and St. Michael. But few people guess how the ancient people, the Orthodox saint and the portal to other worlds are connected. I'll tell you now.

Glastonbury Tor Hill or a place shrouded in myths and legends

In the south of England, in Somerset County, there is a mysterious Glastonbury Tor or St. Michael's Hill. It is over 2,500 years old. At the top there is a tower, 145 meters high. Previously, it was the first Christian temple in all of Great Britain.

Numerous names

This place is called by different names. In some myths, it is called the Kingdom of Morgan le Fay. In other legends, the hill is called Avalon. Many claim that it was here that the underground kingdom was located. But everyone agrees that this place is paranormal and mystical.

Ledges and legends

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The hill is surrounded by ledges. It is obvious that they were created by human hands. The origin is shrouded in mystery.

Ledges are visible around the hill. Some say that this is a path of the Celts, who climbed it to the temple of the Mother Goddess. Others believe that this is a kind of labyrinth. But the third version is the most realistic. In particular, the ledges are nothing more than cultivated land. In ancient times, there were swamps around the hill. The area was regularly flooded. Accordingly, the Celts tried to cultivate the land on the so-called terraces.

The Legend of Avalon

The myth says that at the top of the hill there were gates to Avalon - the afterlife of the Celts. The ledges are nothing more than a spiral path to the gates. While the druids were getting to the place, they entered a trance. This helped them quickly find the gates.

In 166, the Romans came here. They drained the area around the hill. The first Christian church in Great Britain was built on top.

The Legend of the Grail

Some believe that Joseph of Arimathea, Jesus' uncle, received the Grail from Pontius Pilate. After that, he transported it to Great Britain. It was here that Joseph died. Since then, it is believed that the Grail is located in these parts.

King Arthur

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It is believed that King Arthur found his way to a wonderful place here, where he healed his wounds after the last battle. In 1190, 2 sarcophagi were found: Arthur and his wife Guinevere. It is noted that the man's height was 2.25 meters.

Now the hill is named after Michael, in honor of the first temple. Secrets, mysteries and myths attract tourists from all over the world.

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