Edgar Chapel |
Hob Uid: 618732 | |
Location : Somerset Mendip Glastonbury
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Grid Ref : ST5014038850 |
Summary : Early 16th century chapel at Glastonbury Abbey. It was constructed by Abbot Beere to house the tomb of King Edgar. Excavations on the chapel were carried out during the early 20th century. |
More information : (ST 50143885) Edgar Chapel. Built in the early 16th century by Abbot Beere to house the tomb of King Edgar. (Edgar was buried at Glastonbury in 975 AD, but his first resting place does not seem to be recorded). (1-3) Early 20th century excavations - reports. (4-5) |