Glastonbury

Web page author at the site of what is believed to be Arthur's original grave (marker #5), south of St. Mary's Chapel. This grave was discovered by monks in 1191 C.E. during rebuilding after the original church was destroyed by fire. Unearthed in the grave was a lead cross with the incription "HIC IACET SEPULTUS INCLITUS REX ARTURIUS IN INSULA AVALONIA" ("Here lies buried the renowned King Arthur in the Isle of Avalon"). This cross has since been lost, but a drawing of it by the 16-17th century antiquarian William Camden has been preserved. The remains of a female (if Arthur, then Guinevere?) were also discovered in the grave.