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Abbot of Holywood

An abbot who shelters Dick and Joanna.

minor

Also known as The good Abbot of Holywood, Holywood

First appearance: iv in the abbey church

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TCTom CuckowJAJohn Amend-AllLFLord FoxhamDSDick SheltonRORichard of Glo…AOAbbot of Holywood

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