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Possible Interpretations & Criticism: The appearance of Arthurian themes in the tales of Guy of Warwick were first recognised by Edward Llwyd back in the early 18th century and the idea of an amalgam of such stories in the Midlands is not without merit. Key to Blackett & Wilson's argument, however, is their interpretation of the Harleian MS 3859 passage concerning Glastennen. Unfortunately, the usual translation indicates that the people of Caer-Luit-Coyt (Wall) relocated themselves to the Somerset Levels and this is backed up by old Glastonbury legends about the town's founder, Glast, who can be found in North Welsh border pedigrees. There therefore seems little reason to search for an alternative Glastonbury. The "Arthur Stone" has still to be examined by recognised academic authorities. Blackett & Wilson are actively seeking an independent scholar to undertake such a task; the results of which are eagerly awaited by the Arthurian research community.