The Archaeology And History Of Glastonbury Abbey

Discussion of site and buildings, books and manuscripts, cultural life and traditions, from the earliest Anglo-Saxon period to the later middle ages.

Glastonbury, with the distinctive landmark of the Tor, is a familiar name to many. Its fame lies not simply in its renowned festival, but in its legendary associations with King Arthur and with Joseph of Arimathea, whose staff was supposed to have grown into Glastonbury Tor. Philip Rahtz has excavated extensively in and around Glastonbury, and disentangles the myths from the truths, giving a comprehensive survey of this remarkable place from the earliest times to the present day.

Published for the first time ever, the results of thirty-six seasons of excavation at the iconic site of Glastonbury Abbey, one of the key sites for an understanding of early monasticism in Britain.

Forges innovative connections between monastic archaeology and heritage studies, revealing new perspectives on sacred heritage, identity, medieval healing, magic and memory. This title is available as Open Access.

This comprehensive history of Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset, England, provides a detailed account of the abbey from its founding in the 7th century to its dissolution in the 16th. The author, William Robinson, was a respected historian and archaeologist and his meticulous research is evident throughout the text. In addition to providing an overview of the abbey's religious and cultural significance, Robinson discusses the various legends and myths associated with it, making this book a fascinating read for both scholars and casual readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.