Memorials : 0
Location : Glastonbury, Mendip District, England
Coordinate : 51.1464996, -2.7151000
Description : According to tradition, it is the earliest Christian sanctuary in Britain. Legend says Joseph of Arimathea brought Jesus here and they built the old wattle and daub church. History records it as standing in 600; and it burnt down when the entire Abbey church were destroyed in fire in 1184. Glastonbury was important for pilgrimage - even being called "The Second Rome". The Abbey became the largest and richest in England. St Bridget, St David and St Patrick are said to have visited. St Dunstan was educated at Glastonbury Abbey and was Abbot here until he became Archbishop of Canterbury.... Read More

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  • Where is Glastonbury Abbey?

    Glastonbury Abbey is located at Glastonbury, Mendip District ,Somerset ,England.

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    0 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Glastonbury Abbey?

    Latitude: 51.1464996
    Longitude: -2.7151000

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