This is the famous cross that is said to have been found in King Arthur's grave at Glastonbury Abbey when his tomb was uncovered by the monks in 1191 AD.

The actual cross disappeared many years ago, some time after the dissolution of the Abbey, probably in the middle or latter parts of the the 16th Century. The only depiction that survives is from this drawing by William Camden in 1607.

The Latin words read in English:

Here lies buried the illustrious

King Arthur

in the Island of Avalon.

Some historians have argued that this cross is probably not genuine because it may have been made to either boost the prestige of Glastonbury Abbey, to support Edward II, or even as a well intentioned fake.

However, if King Arthur was buried at Glastonbury, and if Glastonbury is Avalon, then what would a cross bearing his inscription say if not these words? There is no historical evidence to suggest this cross was a forgery or any sort. This does not, of course, prove that it is genuine. But where is the evidence to suggest it may not be?