Abbess of Coldingham StAebbe the younger semi-mythological Abbess 870AD. Artist: Grignion

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Abbess of Coldingham St Aebbe the younger semi-mythological Abbess 870AD cutting of her nose and upper lip as an example to her Nuns to follow to prevent being Ravished by the Complete English Traveller, 1771-1772.

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