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One of the sacred Glastonbury Thorns located at The Glastonbury Abbey. The tree is linked to the legend of Joseph of Arimathea who supposedly brought Christianity to England during the 1st century CE.
About the Author
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 18). The Glastonbury Thorn. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12262/the-glastonbury-thorn/
Chicago Style
Marcussen, Wanda. "The Glastonbury Thorn." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 18, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12262/the-glastonbury-thorn/.
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Marcussen, Wanda. "The Glastonbury Thorn." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 May 2020. Web. 25 Apr 2024.
