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Answer: The original Saxon monastery was established by king Oswy of Northumbria in 657 AD. At that time it was a "double monastery" with both monks and nuns, under an Abbess. Viking attacks over a prolonged period left this monastery in ruins for over 200 years.
The Norman knight Reinfrid (or Regenfrith) established a new monastery on the site in 1078 on the orders of William de Percy. It is the ruins of the Norman Abbey which can be seen today - no trace of the Saxon monastery remain above ground.
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How many steps up to Whitby abbey?
There are 199 steps up to Whitby Abbey.
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There are 199 steps up to Whitby Abbey.
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Direct quote from the Wikipedia article... "...first monastery was founded in 657 AD..." see related link for the full text.
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