Early Double Monasteries: A Paper Read Before the Heretics' Society on December 6th, 1914

Early Double Monasteries, written by Constance Stoney in 1914, examines the historical significance of double monasteries—religious communities for both men and women. Stoney explores their origins from the 4th century, highlighting influential figures like Pachomius, Hild of Whitby, and Aethelthryth of Ely. The work discusses the unique social order these institutions created, emphasizing the roles of women in their establishment and management, and their impact on early Christian society and knowledge preservation.