The magical mystery Tor

This extraordinary, enchanting photograph was taken at sunset as the peak of Glastonbury Tor in Somerset poked through fog and low-lying cloud.

A flock of birds taking flight in the foreground adds to the sense of Arthurian romance.



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Named Ynys yr Afalon by the ancient Britons, the 500ft tor, topped by St Michael's tower, is said to be the Avalon of legend, where a mortally wounded Arthur was taken.

The picture was taken from the Mendip Hills by amateur photographer John Davies, 70.