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The Chalice Well: The chalice well is really a spring called the Red spring. The Red spring is so named because of it's high content of iron, the origin of the Red spring is unknown precisely but it is believed to rise from the Tor. The chalice well is situated within the chalice well gardens, a peaceful place in which to quietly sit and contemplate/meditate or simply be peaceful. |
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| The Lions head. This is the place within the chalice well gardens were it is safe to drink the water from the well. It is believed by many that the water of the Red spring has healing properties and many visit to partake of the waters of this ancient spring which rises from the Tor. There is another outlet of the spring for drinking purposes in Well House Lane where there is also an outlet for drinking water from Glastonbury's second spring the White spring on the opposite side of the road. |
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Glastonbury Tor from The
Chalice Well Gardens.. The are numerous myths and legends concerning the Tor, it has significance for pagans, Christians and for to-day's new agers. It has been suggested that the terracing round the Tor is of ancient Neolithic origin., a labyrinth dedicated to the ancient British Goddess. Even today many people process along this arduous ceremonial path. Monks and hermits established hermitages upon the Tor in Saxon times, it is indeed an ideal location for religious retreat and contemplation. Legend has it that a door way to the underworld exists here furthermore it is also believed that Joseph of Arimathea buried the Holy Grail just below the Tor close to this fabled entrance. |
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| St Michaels Tower. Standing on top of the Tor St Michael's tower is all that remains of the 14th centaury church which had in fact replaced a much larger church built in the eleventh century but which was destroyed by an earth quake in 1275. Many climb the steep steps to the top of the Tor for religious reasons or simply to admire the fine view from its summit. |
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