he first foundation of the house. We mayhowever, conjecture that it was large, since it not onlycontained the two communities, but in 664 a councilto determine the controversy concerning the cele-bration of Easter and the shape of the clerical ton-sure was held in the monastery. Of the church… … oH oz: < >• m CD03< B WhithyHilda took a considerable part in determining theissue of the Synod of Whitby over which Oswypresided in person. With St Hildas name was Hnkedmany a legend in the country round. Some are recordedin Scotts Hnes: They told, how in their convent cellA Saxon…
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