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Glastonbury is a town in Somerset. The town is situated at a dry point on the low-lying Somerset Levels, the area having been occupied since Neolithic times. The town grew alongside Glastonbury Abbey and is also an important market and centre for commerce. In the 20th century it became known for its "New Age" community. The Church of St John the Baptist dates from the 15th century. The Tribunal is a 15th-century merchant's house. The George Hotel and Pilgrims' Inn was built in the late 15th century to accommodate visitors to the Abbey. The octagonal Market Cross was built in 1846 by Benjamin Ferrey. Glastonbury Tor rises above the town, topped by the 14th-century tower of St Michael's Church. The Chalice Well is a holy well at the foot of the Tor. The town is within the council area of Somerset.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.147388,-2.717838
Grid Reference: ST 4988 3892
Civil Parish: Glastonbury CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA
GBPN ID: 17875
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Glastonbury,_Somerset_17875
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.147388,-2.717838
Grid Reference: ST 4988 3892
Civil Parish: Glastonbury CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA
GBPN ID: 17875
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Glastonbury,_Somerset_17875
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