Here Sleeps The King by CavalierLady
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An image from my trip to England last year.
This is Glastonbury Abbey, a 7th century monastery with a long and rich history.
The site and the city are on a hill and is believed to be the legendary Isle of Avalaon. When the surrounding marsh land was flooded, the hill would have been an island.
In 1191, grave of a man and woman buried in a hollow oak trunk were discovered just outside the Lady Chapel, which is next to this, the main church.
Incsribed on a leaden cross over the the oak trunk was the inscription: "Here lies interred the famous King Arthur on the Isle of Avalon".
In 1278, with great ceremony, and attended by King Edward I and his queen, the remains were moved and buried under the high altar of the main church here.
If you will view this at full size, you will see a small copper colored marker near ground level in the very center of the church.
But some historians believe this was a publicity stunt to raise money to rebuild the church when it burned down in 1184.
I prefer to believe noted historian and author Geoffrey Ashe, who was our guide for the afternoon here.
So, if you are a believer in legends, here sleep King Arthur and Queen Guinavere on the Isle of Avalon.
Thank you very kindly for your views and comments.
Comments (44)
lovely shot with great tones
Excellent shot! So much history there. :)
Beautiful! A place not too far from me, but I've not been there for years. I must go soon.
you captured this well, i wold love to see what it looked like when it was first built. nice picture to have from your trip to England its not your everyday holiday photo.
Awesome ! I love ruins.. :) Excellent capture !! By the way, love how that bird looks there too :)
Might be interesting to listen to the bird's interpretation too....
Awesome photo!
Impressive photo my friend....!!!!!
superb image! FLAWLESS!
Lovely photo. I wonder if this church was ruined by Henry VIII or if it just fell due to age. No ruble pile. All building materials were quickly put to use elsewhere. Fascinating story. Glad you got to go.
wonderful ruins!!! Great picture!!!!
a fine shot.
Even in the current state it remains its majestic posture! Splendid photo!!!
An excellent composition, wonderful depth!!
A great photo of this fabled place! When I read the ebot I was expecting a pic of one of your dogs beds!! HeHe!
A really perfect capture of these ruins. Wonderful colors and clarity and composition.
Wonderful image Tex, and a great reminder to us brits of the Aurthurian days of yore!...You got me digging out my Rick Wakeman CD now :)
What a great image from your trip last year and your Arthurian Quest. This is a magnificent view of the ruins.
I love these ruins, and you got a wonderful view. Great shot!
love the history ! gorgeous shot !
very nice shot
Outstanding! I love the mystery and history. So very fabulous and the shot has such golden light!
beautiful shot!
Awesome view and capture Maria.
Very interesting story and a wonderful pic!
very interesting history and superb capture.I love stuff like this
Wonderful picture and beautiful colors.
An impressive and sublime capture of this 'isle of Avallon', reminiscent of my Celtic studies in UCG Galway. Avalon is from Celtic 'aval, (Welsh afal), meaning 'apple', this fruit bringing 'knowledge' to the one who would eat it...I read your narrative with much interest. Thank you for sharing!
Interesting info and a beautiful capture.
Wonderful capture, great info.