• Glastonbury Abbey - Night at the Abbey.
  • The medieval Glastonbury Canal was built about the middle of the 10th century to link the abbey with the River Brue, a distance of about 1.75 kilometres (1,900 yd).
  • Hear the stories of Glastonbury Abbey on a free Living History tour with Goodwife Molly, starting at 11am, 12 and 2pm.
  • History of Glastonbury Abbey. According to legend, the first church at Glastonbury was built by Joseph of Arimathea and the boy Jesus in the 1st century.
  • Grounds. phoca_thumb_l_glastonbury-tower. ... Glastonbury Abbey • 16 Hull Street • Hingham, MA 02043 • 781-749-2155 • information@glastonburyabbey.org.
  • Glastonbury Abbey, the oldest in England, was once one of the country's largest, wealthiest, and most influential monasteries.
  • Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the final resting place of King Arthur. In 1184, a great fire destroyed the monastic buildings and pilgrim visits fell.
  • One minute you're in the middle of Glastonbury High St and the next you're in a haven of tranquility in the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.
  • Glastonbury Abbey was founded in the 7th century. There are legends that Glastonbury was a religious center in Celtic or even pre-Celtic times.