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What was the original name of the monastery that later became Peterborough Cathedral?
Medeshamstede
Petersham Abbey
Nene Monastery
Cambridgeshire Priory
Answer
Medeshamstede was the original name of the monastery that was established during the Anglo-Saxon period. It later became Peterborough Cathedral, which is a prominent landmark in the city.
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