(Bob Sessions photo)Īccording to legend, Joseph of Arimathea (a Biblical figure who took Jesus’ body after the crucifixion and placed it in a tomb) was actually Jesus’ uncle. Glastonbury Tor is topped by the fourteenth-century St. In addition to being the site of one of the oldest Christian abbeys in England, Glastonbury is also associated with a set of intertwined myths relating to Joseph of Arimathea, the Holy Grail, and King Arthur.
Whether or not that’s true, this charming town has a magnetism far in excess of its small size, drawing thousands of visitors and pilgrims each year, especially those who follow New Age practices.
New Age enthusiasts believe that Glastonbury lies at the intersection of two powerful ley lines (which are said to be electromagnetic lines that connect sacred sites around the world). Its most dramatic natural feature is the Glastonbury Tor, a conical hill that can be seen for many miles from the surrounding countryside. Located in southwest England, it has been inhabited since Neolithic Times. Glastonbury has likely been a pilgrimage spot for millennia. Glastonbury is the New Age capital of Britain. The ancient holy site of Glastonbury in southwest England is a pilgrimage destination for Christians, New Age enthusiasts, pagans, and those fascinated by the King Arthur myth.
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