What you need to know about Abbey Field a street located in WESTBURY
About Abbey Field
Abbey Field is a service road in |WESTBURY
The street is located within the Wiltshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of Wiltshire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 91.22 miles West from central London., 4.34 miles South from Trowbridge, 21.39 miles North West from Salisbury and 22.32 miles South East from Bristol.
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.
Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.
The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.
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Map of Abbey Field
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006691 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Field |WESTBURY
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Warminster Address: A36/A350 Bypass, Service Area, Bath Rd, Warminster, BA12 7RU Telephone: 0871 984 6058 Visit Hotel Page |
2.97 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Trowbridge Address: St Stephens Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.23 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Beckington Address: Trowbridge Road, Frome, BA11 6SF Telephone: 0871 984 6220 Visit Hotel Page |
4.49 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Frome Address: Commerce Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.83 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Melksham Address: Commerce Way, Melksham, SN12 6AD Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
6.85 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Wiltshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Field | |
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| Latitude | 51.259322 |
| Longitude | -2.181876 |
| OS Easting (X): | 387310 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 151201 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST873512 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Field
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bratton Road |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
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| Sunset | 16:30 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Larkhill 8 November 2024 at 23:00 (16.80 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.8°C (90.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00163829 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration |
| Average Age | 38.94 |
| Area Population | 1866.00 |
| Male Population | 890.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 976.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 27 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01032119 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wiltshire 040E |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006691 |
| MSOA Name: | Wiltshire 040 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Westbury |
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| 42 Edward Street, Westbury BA13 3BL |
| 01373 865950 |
| Distance: 0.05 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Westbury |
| Tesco Westbury Fore St Express |
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| Fore St, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3AY |
| 0345 674 6451 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Westbury Fore St Express |
| Tesco Leigh Park Express |
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| The Local Centre, Leigh Park, Westbury, BA13 3GL |
| 0345 675 7009 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Leigh Park Express |
| Waitrose Warminster |
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| Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BR |
| 01985 848441 |
| Distance: 3.71 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Warminster |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01985 - Warminster |
| Area Code: 01373 - Frome |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wiltshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire &BA14 8JN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 456 0100 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South West Wiltshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Andrew Murrison |
| Details for the MP Andrew Murrison on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew Murrison on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andrew Murrison won with a majority of 3,243 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 73,071 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Westbury North Ward |
| Parish: Westbury Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Wiltshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Bratton Primary School
Address: Bratton Primary School, Carpenter's Lane, Bratton, Carpenters Lane, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4RL
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: 01380830511
Bitham Brook Primary School
Address: Bitham Brook Primary School, Arundell Close, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3UA
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01373859172
Westbury Church of England Junior School
Address: Westbury Church of England Junior School, Oldfield Park, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3LY
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01373822695
Westbury Infant School
Address: Westbury Infant School, Eden Vale Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3NY
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01373822716
Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School, Sandalwood Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3UR
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01373822230
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
Address: Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School, High Street, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4DY
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01373822902
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
Address: Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School, High Street, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4DY
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Matravers School
Address: Matravers School, Springfield Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3QH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01373822666
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTALCARE LIMITED
Address: 11 THE MALL, EDWARD STREET, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3DR
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
HAYNES ROAD DENTAL
Address: 29 HAYNES ROAD, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3HB
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
ATKINS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 HAYNES ROAD, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3HB
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
WESTBURY DOWNS DENTAL CARE
Address: 22-24 HIGH STREET, WESTBURY, BA13 3BW
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE WESTBURY
Address: WESTBURY AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL, THE BUTTS, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3EL
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: WESTBURY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3EL
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE WHITE HORSE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: MANE WAY, WESTBURY, BA13 3FQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Address: WHITE HORSE HEALTH CENTRE, MANE WAY, LEIGH PARK, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3FQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01373 828330
BRATTON SURGERY
Address: THE TYNNINGS, BRATTON, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 4RR
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01380 830249
AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 14 THE AVENUE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 9AA
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01985 224600
LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: ROUNDSTONE SURGERY, POLEBARN CIRCUS, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 7EH
Distance: 4.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 759850
BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: ST. LUKES ROAD, BECKINGTON, FROME, SOMERSET, BA11 6SE
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01373 830316
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
JOHN PREDDY CHEMIST
Address: 29-31 HIGH STREET, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3BN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01373 822998
BOOTS
Address: 9-11 HIGH STREET, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3BN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01373 822819
SHAUNAKS PHARMACY WESTBURY
Address: WHITE HORSE HEALTH CENTRE, MANE WAY, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 3FQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01373 888088
WELL
Address: 10 CORNMARKET, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 9BX
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01985 213167
BOOTS
Address: 39 MARKET PLACE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 9AZ
Distance: 3.78 miles
Contact: :
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: COUNTY WAY, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 7AQ
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01225 572604
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Westbury Station is 0.92 miles away.
Address: Westbury station, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP
Westbury is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Heart of Wessex Line|Wessex Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Westbury Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Dilton Marsh Station is 1.35 miles away.
Address: Dilton Marsh station, High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF
Dilton Marsh is situated on the Wessex Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Dilton Marsh Station is an unstaffed station.