Glastonbury Abbey Was A Rich And Powerful Monastery In Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Since At Least The 12Th Century The Glastonbury Area Was Frequently Associated With The Legend Of King Arthur, A Connection Promoted By Medieval Monks Who Asserted That Glastonbury Was Avalon. The Abbey Was Suppressed During The Dissolution Of The Monasteries Under King Henry Viii Of England. The Ruins And Associated Buildings Are Open Today As A Visitor Attraction

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