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THE TOR

“The iconic Glastonbury “Settlements came and went and,
Tor is more than a distant, by the 13th century, the Tor was home
to a thriving monastery and church,
mythical landmark, it’s a dedicated to St Michael. The church
hive of activity and learning was destroyed in 1275, rebuilt in 1323,
but now only the tower remains.”
for Millfield Schools.”
Today, the Tor is at the heart of the
“In fact, it’s been a community hub for Millfield community. Every year, boarding
more than 1000 years,” explains Roger pupils do charity fundraisers where they
Parsons, Millfield Prep’s Archivist. see how many times they can climb it in
an hour. The sports teams use it for hill
“While the conical hill is completely repeats. And Pre-Prep and Juniors use it for
natural, the terracing dates back to outdoor activities and walks.
Neolithic times – around the same era
as Stonehenge was created. “It’s an ever-present sight on the horizon;
a fixture of school life. So much so that,
on the last Sunday of the year, pupils
leaving the Prep School climb the Tor for
a farewell breakfast.”