Glastonbury Abbey Glastonbury, England

West side of the majestic transept crossing, which indicates the grand scale of the abbey in the Middle Ages. From its completion in 1250 until its destruction in 1539, the Great Church of Glastonbury Abbey was one of the largest and most important in Britain, with a greater total area than Canterbury Cathedral. Construction began in the late Romanesque era and this is reflected in the dogtooth decoration in the surviving arches, but most of the church was completed in the Gothic style... Holly Hayes all photos →

Shrouded in mystery and legend, Glastonbury Abbey is a highly atmospheric ruin on one of the oldest Christian sites in Britain. Its buildings are fine examples of Norman architecture.

Location map of Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, England. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Glastonbury, England
Coordinates: 51.1463890° N, 2.7151890° W map · aerial

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Page Title: Glastonbury Abbey
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024