A kneecap from a medieval abbot was returned to Glastonbury Abbey. It was taken by a boy 70 years ago.

George Box took the kneecap when he was 11. He was on a school trip to the abbey in 1956.

After George died, his wife sorted through his things. She planned to return the kneecap to the abbey.

George had seen a big dig at the abbey. He took a piece of floor tile and a kneecap from an open tomb.

George never told anyone about the kneecap. He took it to Australia when he moved there in the 1970s.

In Australia, George showed the kneecap in a glass case. He also had fossils and other items he liked.

George's wife thought the kneecap should go back to the abbey. George agreed to return it after he died.

The kneecap is now back at the abbey. People can see it at the museum.

The abbey is happy to have the kneecap back. It has a fascinating story.

Glastonbury Abbey is old. It was closed in 1539 by Henry VIII.

Several abbots are buried at the abbey. They lived over 800 years ago.

The kneecap might belong to one of three abbots. They died in the 13th century.

The three abbots are still buried at the abbey. They are deep under the ground.

Abbey staff do not know which abbot the kneecap belonged to. They joke about giving an abbot three kneecaps.

The abbots would be surprised to know their kneecap traveled to Australia.

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