Enigmatic? Mysterious? Glastonbury Tor is both of these—and more. No one can deny the special atmosphere that surrounds this place. It is said to be the place where the Holy Grail of ancient Arthurian legend is buried and is also known as the Isle of Avalon, having once been surrounded by water.
The Tor (Celtic for hill) features heavily in New Age philosophy and is seen by some to be the energy centre of the world, becoming for them a sort of Jerusalem or Mecca of religious significance. Some say that the twelve signs of the Zodiac are formed around the tor by the shapes of fields and hedgerows and are best viewed from the air.
However, a growing number of people have to come to
see Glastonbury Tor has having a deeply Christian meaning. They
feel that the tower (the church of St. Michael) on top of the
hill represents Christ as Lord of the Universe, with supreme
power over all. It has also been said that the so called
‘Age of Aquarius’, with its links with the symbol of
water represents the Christian ritual of baptism.
Whatever you believe, there is no doubt that Glastonbury Tor is a very special place—and one where past, present and possibly the future, interwine inextricably to create its wholly unique atmosphere.