King Arthur's Glastonbury Grave: The Greatest Hoax of the 12th Century
Glastonbury Abbey: The Wealthiest Monastery in England Glastonbury Abbey was the wealthiest monastery in England at the time of the Norman Conques t in 1066 AD and remained one of most powerful and influential institutions right up until the dissolution of monasteries in 1536-1541 under King Henry VIII. Glastonbury had long enjoyed the patronage and protection of the English monarchy, as well as national and international fame through its association with prominent saints such as St Patrick and St Gildas . Glastonbury was also one of the oldest religious sites in all of Britain. Archae...