Complex sentence: Abingdon and Abingdon Abbey was founded in Saxon times, possibly the 7th century but its early history is confused by numerous legends, invented to raise its status and explain the place-name.
Split into simpler sentences: Abingdon and Abingdon Abbey was founded in Saxon times, possibly the 7th century. Its early history is confused by numerous legends that were invented to raise its status and explain the place-name.