Historian A: John Carter – Economic Perspective "John Carter argues that monasteries were vital economic centers in medieval Britain. They owned large landholdings, provided employment, and contributed to local trade. Monasteries also stored wealth and resources that supported the broader economy. Carter suggests that their economic activities helped sustain villages and towns, making monasteries key to economic stability during the medieval period."

Historian B: Elizabeth Newman – Social Perspective "Elizabeth Newman believes monasteries played a crucial social role by providing education, charity, and healthcare. They offered shelter and assistance to the poor and sick and helped maintain social order. Newman emphasizes that monasteries were more than economic entities; they were centers of social welfare and spiritual life, shaping community values and supporting the vulnerable in society."