A beautiful photograph of Glastonbury Tor, taken by a Bristol photographer has scooped a top prize in a photography competition.

The contest - run by History Hit, the content platform founded by historian Dan Snow, and media network Little Dot Studios – called on photographers to 'explore and capture the very best historic sites that the world has to offer'.

The photograph scooped the Historic England category and was taken Sam Binding, from Bristol.

"Steeped in legend, Glastonbury Tor is an incredible location to photograph," Sam explained. "Sitting on an island in the Somerset Levels, the Tor stands out for miles around.

"The low-lying Levels are prone to mist, and so with a good forecast I headed out very early that morning. When I arrived, I was in for a very nice surprise. As the sun rose up, a wave of mist swept up and over the top of the Tor, creating an incredibly ethereal scene."

33 talented amateur photographers made the 2022 shortlist, which can be viewed on the Historic Photographer website.

Entries ranged from ancient structures steeped in legend, to well-known, incredibly preserved historic sites around the world.

Dan Snow, creative director at History Hit, said: "As always, judging these awards was a highlight for me.

"It is clear that the stunning entries that make up the shortlist are the product of patience, technical skill, and an awareness of both the past and the present. The creativity and talent on show was next to none. It was a pleasure to see the diverse range of disciplines photographers used to highlight history including landscape, urban and aerial photography. I can't wait to see what work is entered into next year's competition."

Claudia Kenyatta, director of regions at Historic England and Historic Photographer of the Year Judge added: "These awards are a great inspiration to photographers around the globe and showcase stunning historic places. I'm delighted to be a judge once again.

"The atmospheric photograph of Glastonbury Tor at sunrise is a deserving winner of the Historic England category and captures the legends, stories and history that surround this ancient hill. It is a beautiful place to explore and take in the view. This image helps people understand more about England's history and the achievements that have been made over the centuries.

 Judge Fiona Shields called it 'an elegant image, powerful in its simplicity, the light falling so perfectly, framing the historic monument'.