[8] It stands on the site of, and incorporates parts of, the castle built by William Malet, a Norman knight who fought at the Battle of Hastings.

Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.

It is also part of the Glastonbury and Somerton county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

[11] In legend three streams are said to run under the manor leading directly to the holy well at the foot of Glastonbury Tor.

[13] The sound of metallic clashes, possibly resulting from a ghostly duel, have been heard echoing in the courtyard.