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The Tribunal, Glastonbury

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The Tribunal in Glastonbury is a well-preserved medieval stone building that once served as a merchant's home and later as a courthouse. Today, it houses the Lake Village Museum, which displays a fascinating collection of prehistoric artifacts discovered in the nearby Somerset Levels, including tools, weapons, and remains from ancient lake villages. Visitors can explore the historic rooms and learn about the region's early inhabitants through engaging exhibits. The building itself features original architectural details like a vaulted undercroft and a great hall.

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  • See the Iron Age dugout canoe and other lake village artifacts
  • Admire the medieval architecture, including the vaulted undercroft
  • Learn about Glastonbury's history as a market town

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Ways to visit The Tribunal, Glastonbury

You can visit The Tribunal, Glastonbury on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.

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