Nicholas Mann and Philippa Glasson reveal the site of an ancient astronomical observatory at the heart of the Avalonian landscape. They show how prehistoric sky-watchers appear to have modelled key parts of the island, including the Tor, to refine their celestial observations.

"The prehistoric astronomy of the area, as revealed in this book, elucidates much of the later history and many of the myths and legends that have accreted around the town's famous Tor, its Abbey and the surrounding hills. The information presented here places new pieces of the Avalon jigsaw in their correct position, offering the reader a richer and more meaningful history of this awesomely important place." From the Foreword by Robin Heath, author of Sun, Moon and Stonehenge and Alexander Thom: Cracking the Stone Age Code.

Reviews:

“This is a very exciting and plausible new theory, which seriously deserves archaeological investigation." Professor Ronald Hutton, University of Bristol.

“A groundbreaking book which confirms Glastonbury's place as a magical world centre right back to 3500BC. A tremendous feat of astro-archaeology with huge implications." John Martineau, author of A Book of Co-incidence.

“Glastonbury is famous for the legends that identify it as the first Christian foundation in England. But what about its prehistory? This book opens the way to a new appraisal of Glastonbury's ancient past. From this study of local landmarks and prehistoric monuments a picture is formed of Glastonbury as a centre of Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual in connection with astronomical observations." John Michell, author of New View over Atlantis and Dimensions of Paradise.