• 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).
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  • Visiting Glastonbury Abbey. The abbey is entered through the Abbey Gatehouse, an imposing arched gateway located on off Magdalene Street.
  • 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.
  • 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.