There were no nunneries in 1630s England. Nunneries were abolished in England under Henry VIII, 100 years earlier.
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Because the girls went to the nunneries.
The practice of parents giving their children to nunneries and monasteries was called oblation.
Monasteries were male only and women had nunneries. " Get thee to a nunnery " Shakespear.
Often unmarried daughters were sent off to nunneries.
Nunneries or Convents are female equivalents. But other religions may have their own flavours.
The plural form of the word "nunnery", a noun meaning "a place of residence for nuns", is "nunneries".
Any age became nuns. Some children that were left at the nunneries never left and became nuns. Often older women would become nuns because they were sent there by husbands or they were left alone and the nunneries were safe places.
Buddhism has nothing to do with the church buildings. Buddhism deals with the pagodas, monasteries and nunneries only.
Whether you believe it or not, peasantry folk in the old times had a very good idea to become nuns and monks. First of all, the monestaries of the Catholic and Orthodox churches offered huge safety precautions against invadors because no christian would dare offend GOD... Second, they could become educated in the monestary learning to read and write in several languages. They would also be guarenteed shelter, food, clothing, and even comforting help from others. Contrary to popular belief, many people joined nunneries and monestaries and eventually left. While some demanded eternal dedication, others did not, and often royal figures looked to nunneries for the best nannies and hand maidens. Fathers could send their daughters to nunneries so they could stay pure and safe while the farm was kept up. In fact for many there were many decent reasons to join nunneries
Isabella Mills has written: 'Affidavit of Maria Monk's mother' -- subject(s): Convents 'Affidavit of Maria Monk's mother' -- subject(s): Couvents, Convents and nunneries