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Monk's Bench or not

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This has been in the family for a few generations and has always been referred to as the Monk's Bench, even though it looks more like a Settle, but I suspect it is neither. So what is it? How old is it? Where was it made and by whom? Here's some more photos:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/11874814@N07/sets/72157627705819342/

 The middle two on the top row are cupboards, the outer two have doors that slide upwards. The middle two on the bottom row are cupboards, the outer two are drawers. The bottom is a single drawer. 

Category European Furniture
Medium Wood
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item Approx 33 x 43 inches, seat at 18 inches
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