Glastonbury Tor

Glastonbury Tor is one of the most famous landmarks in Somerset. It's not just famous because it can be seen for miles and miles around, but also because it has huge spiritual significance for many people. The conical shape of Glastonbury Tor is natural. Thousands of years ago it was an island. Before modern drainage, the Tor in winter would have towered above the flooded Somerset Levels.
The terracing on the hillside has been dated to Neolithic times, around the same time as when Stonehenge was constructed. It has been suggested that the terraces form a kind of maze that guided pilgrims up the sacred hill. It is 158m high

Günter Klaus, Ronald Stachowiak, Ernest CH, Holger Hagen and 28 other people have particularly liked this photo

39 comments - The latest ones

Nick Weall ^club

Wow people! Great views Rosa ~ Stay Safe

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Thank you ~ Take care.

3 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

WOW, very impressive ****************** Happy week to you, Rosa !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you Marie-claire.
Have a good and safe week.

3 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Vraiment magnifique...Merci d'avoir partagé ces merveilless...Bon lundi.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you very much Malik.
Happy Monday.

3 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Lovely series of photographs of this iconic landmark, Rosa. The inclusion of figures adds a sense of scale and emphasises the height of this magnificent tower. Cheers, Joe

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you for your very kind comments Joe.
Cheers, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

Good morning Rosalyn, a great set of images, in the past a great deal of effort went into building structures on the top of hills, often ones that served no useful purpose, I hope you have a pleasant week, it's a cloudy morning with a few spots of rain

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Thank you Peter. A great deal of effort went into climbing to the top of the Tor too! This was once the Isle of Avalon and a few years ago when there was a lot of flooding on the levels, it looked like an island once again. Very warm here today. Hope you have a good week.

3 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Before the town expanded around it Ely Cathedral must have looked amazing rising up out of the Fens, for a traveller crossing the Fens there would have been nothing then they would have been confronted by the cathedral

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

I have been to Ely several times Peter. An amazing cathedral, and it really must have been a wonderful sight before the town expanded.

3 years ago.

John Goodwin

A credit to those who built this tower, Rosa, lovely photo shots, as well.
All the best... John.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to John Goodwin

Thank you very much John.
Take care & all the best,
Rosa.

3 years ago.

Frans Schols ^club

Schitterende opname,s en pip,s.
Vriendelijke groeten,Frans.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Frans Schols ^club

Thank you very much Frans.
Kind regards, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Really good series of images of this famous landmark Rosa. Like the inclusion of people, giving a sense of the scale of the structure. Love the framing of the landscape and and people in the third image. Thanks also for the interesting notes.

All the best, Doug

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you very much Doug. There were more people there than I was expecting, but all being very respectful of space between us all. The people in the third image were from Liverpool and their dog was named Chester, as that is where they come from. He was very cute.

All the best, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

Impressive place and very interesting explanations!!!!!!!
Have a nice week******

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Thank you very much Nouchet.
It took a few days exercise to climb the Tor ;-))

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Beautiful images, I particularly like the final framed PiP. As Doug says above, the people give perspective to the scale of the tower. Stay safe, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you George. We were talking to the people with the dog and its name is Chester. He was very cute.

3 years ago.

Jean

Great images. I remember being there years ago with Veda. We had it all to ourselves which was lovely.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jean

Thank you Jean. You were very lucky to have the place to yourselves!

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful series of such a wonderful tower.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you Jaap. A tough climb but worth it.

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A cracking set of photos Rosa...............I've never been there and had no idea that it was originally an island.

I particularly like the first PiP for the wonderful blue sky and the fantastic cloud formations and the second PiP for the clever way you've framed the view through the archway. The people in all the images give a great idea of the scale of the tower.

Great work!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

I put a picture on here of it when there was flooding on the levels a few years ago, but I can't find it. As soon as I saw the cloud formations, that was it, definitely a trip to Glastonbury! They were amazing. There were more people on the Tor than I had hoped but everyone was very respectful of distancing and many just sat in their little family groups. The Lambs were so funny! Obviously used to visitors and sat happily amongst us.

Thank you so much for your kind comments on all three shots Keith. Much appreciated.

3 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Good work... Have a great new week, and stay well.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you very much June.
Hope you have a great week too.

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Impressive tower, Rosa ! Very well seen and shown !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

A long way to climb Ulrich, but worth it. Thank you very much.

3 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Rosa

A very nice set of pictures, which I like very much

Fantastic colours, and interesting choice of camera settings, which has certainly worked for you!

Strange to see people out and about!!

Best Wishes, and stay safe!!
Peter

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Peter,
I am pleased you like this set. I am definitely no expert on camera settings, but the first couple I took were far too dark. What do you find interesting about this setting? I ask because I am always willing to learn and tips are always appreciated.
Best wishes & take care,
Rosa.

3 years ago.

Leon_Vienna ^club

I've been there in '92 (also at the abbey ruins and Chalice Well) and could see it from Win Green in 2017 -> www.ipernity.com/doc/2251804/45340254/in/album/982994
A very special place, you took it really nicely!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Leon_Vienna ^club

Thank you very much Leon. I didn't realise you could see the tower from Win Green. I often pass by the lane when visiting my daughter, but have not been up there for a long time. I will look out for it on a clear day :-)

3 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

spectaculaire !!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Merci beaucoup Dan.

3 years ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Da hast du diese verschiedenen Perspektiven richtig toll eingesetzt liebe Rosa,dadurch wirkt er noch größer,als er ist,das gefällt mir,dass du auch mit den Perspektiven etwas spielst liebe Rosa,eine wunderbarer Beitrag ist :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))

3 months ago.

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