Which two monasteries formed the dual Monkwearmouth-Jarrow Abbey?
Monkwearmouth & Jarrow
Bishopwearmouth & Sunderland
Durham & Newcastle
York & Ripon
Answer
The dual Monkwearmouth-Jarrow Abbey was formed by the monasteries of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow. This was established after King Ecgfrith of Northumbria granted land to Benedict Biscop in 674.
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