And certainly it forms a bridge between legendary worlds, as stories of Brigit, the Celtic Goddess and Christian saint, of King Arthur and Morgan le Fey, of Druids and of the legendary Holy Grail all weave their way through the landscape here, in this liminal space important in varied traditions.
Some say it has been a sacred site since Neolithic times, is one of the seven sacred isles of Avalon, and forms a gateway between worlds.
Yet for all its modest appearance in modern times, Brides Mound is an area steeped in legends and folklore. The more famous Glastonbury Tor can be seen in the distance through the bushes. An avenue of trees has been planted to the west of the mound, and as it slopes towards the River Brue, a stone marks the approximate site of the now lost Brides Well. Once hailed as the Western ‘Gateway to Avalon’ the ancient entrance to the sacred islands, visitors to the spot now must make their way behind an industrial estate to discover a large field, with a mound boasting a few markers and usually some offerings, somewhat overgrown with nettles and brambles. To the west of the town of Glastonbury in South West Somerset, tucked between Wearyall Hill and the River Brue, lies an unassuming hill known as Brides Mound.
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