According to legend, the Holy Grail lies at the bottom of Chalice Well, a natural spring near the base of the hill, now surrounded by a meditative garden.Įngland's first Christian sanctuary was built right next to Chalice Well. Since Britain was indeed already well known then as a place where those elements could be mined, it's entirely possible that Joseph could have sat right on this hill - with the chalice that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper - in his satchel. According to Christian tradition, Joseph of Arimathea, Jesus' wealthy uncle and the one who buried Christ's body, was a lead and tin trader. The tor has a biblical connection as well: For centuries, pilgrims came to Glastonbury on a quest for the legendary Holy Grail. Michael was the Christian antidote to paganism, it's a good bet this church sits upon a pre-Christian religious site. For thousands of years, pilgrims have climbed Glastonbury Tor, a hill now capped by the ruins of a church dedicated to St. It's considered the birthplace of Christianity in England, and the legendary burial site of King Arthur. Glastonbury was a religious site as far back as the Bronze Age - about 1500 BC.
Both market towns, a day's walk apart, were once stops for religious pilgrims, and together make a great day trip from Bath (and are only a three-hour ride from London). Tucked into the southwest corner of England are two of the best places to contemplate the country's mythic past: Glastonbury and Wells. England's scenic landscapes are home to a mix of historic wonders and romantic legends, going back to Camelot and beyond.
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