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Chalice Well, Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Chalice Well Glastonburry Chalice Well or Red Spring, a natural water source used for over 2000 years, at the foot of Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. The well and gardens are managed by the Chalice Well Trust. The spring is thought to be holy and many myths and legends surround the site. The design of the lid of the well is a sword bisecting 2 circles, a possible reference to Excalibur, the sword of the legendary King Arthur, believed by some to be buried at the nearby Glastonbury Abbey. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Chalice Well Glastonburry Chalice Well or Red Spring, a natural water source used for over 2000 years, at the foot of Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. The well and gardens are managed by the Chalice Well Trust. The spring is thought to be holy and many myths and legends surround the site. The design of the lid of the well is a sword bisecting 2 circles, a possible reference to Excalibur, the sword of the legendary King Arthur, believed by some to be buried at the nearby Glastonbury Abbey. Picture by Manuel Cohen