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The Glastonbury Tor consists of the remaining church tower from the Church of St. Michael, constructed in the 14th century CE. It stands on top of the distinctive hill on the Somerset Levels.
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Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo, and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin.
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Marcussen, W. (2020, May 23). The Glastonbury Tor. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12290/the-glastonbury-tor/
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Marcussen, Wanda. "The Glastonbury Tor." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 23, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12290/the-glastonbury-tor/.
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Marcussen, Wanda. "The Glastonbury Tor." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 May 2020. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
