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Glastonbury Abbey part 2: The Architecture of Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey part 2: The Architecture of Glastonbury Abbey

The Abbey is classified as a Christian monastery, Catholic shrine although today it is used by both Orthodox and Anglican Christians. With services held in the Abbey grounds in the summer months. The architectural style of the buildings are Romanesque and Gothic. One of the first things you notice when you visit the ruins... 

Glastonbury Abbey Part 1

Glastonbury Abbey Part 1

Glastonbury Abbey founded in 710AD and was home to an order of Benedictine Monks. The Abbey is open as a tourist attraction. Steeped in 2000 years of history and legend. In the 6th Century, when the followers of Augustine set out to convert England, it is said that they found a Christian community already established in Glastonbury,... 

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Thank you much for this nicely written blog post.
Awesome bit! We were able to visit The Abbey, The Well and climb to within good site of the Tor. Definitely a special place of Spiri
Thank you for your kind words, Glastonbury is a lovely place, I don't live here now but it still holds very happy memories. I'm gla
I was lucky enough to have lived in Somerset for the last two years. I have now moved back to the states but miss the beauty of Som
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