Abbey Road Chilcompton is a street located in the village of Chilcompton and in the village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse
About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located in the village of Chilcompton and in the village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse. The street has a length of approximately 491 metres.
The street is located within the Mendip District 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 25004049 and 25003748 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of BA3 4QW and BA3 4HY.
It is located within the county of Somerset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 104.79 miles West from central London., 13.38 miles West from Trowbridge, 14.26 miles South from Bristol and 22.5 miles North from Yeovil.
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 Road
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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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wells Somerset Address: Rowdens Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.52 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Frome Address: Commerce Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.06 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Beckington Address: Trowbridge Road, Frome, BA11 6SF Telephone: 0871 984 6220 Visit Hotel Page |
9.34 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bath Address: Lower Bristol Road, Brougham Hayes, North East Somerset Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.18 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bath City Centre Address: 4 James Street West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.40 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Cooper & Tanner | 14 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2HP | |
| Barons Property Centre Ltd | 124 High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DA | Visit Website |
| YOUR MOVE Bailey & Bryant | 78A High Street Midsomer Norton Radstock BA3 2DE | Visit Website |
| Andrews Estate Agents | 74-76 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2DG | Visit Website |
| Andrews Letting and Management | 74-76 High Street Midsomer Norton Radstock BA3 2DG |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.255923 |
| Longitude | -2.499457 |
| OS Easting (X): | 365149 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 150926 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST651509 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Rock Road | junction |
| Fosseway (A367) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
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| Sunset | 16:24 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 14 November 2024 at 18:00 (18.31 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.7°C (92.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (1 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00147818 & E00148051 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities & Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 42.89 & 38.66 |
| Area Population | 2062.00 & 1536.00 |
| Male Population | 1029.00 & 801.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 1033.00 & 735.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 18 & 8 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029024 &E01029068 |
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| LSOA Name: | Mendip 002A &Mendip 002D |
| SOA Code: | 2d &2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006048 |
| MSOA Name: | Mendip 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Midsomer Norton |
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| The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, England, BA3 2DT |
| 01761 416180 |
| Distance: 2.24 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Midsomer Norton |
| Tesco Midsomer Norton Superstore |
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| Old Mills, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7SW |
| 0345 677 9458 |
| Distance: 2.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Midsomer Norton Superstore |
| Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
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| Townsend Shopping Park, Townsend, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG |
| 0345 671 9389 |
| Distance: 5.22 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
| Tesco Peasedown St John Express |
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| Bath Rd, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8DN |
| 0345 671 9291 |
| Distance: 5.24 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Peasedown St John Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01761 - Temple Cloud |
| Area Code: 01749 - Shepton Mallet |
| Area Code: 01373 - Frome |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Mendip |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset &BA4 5BT |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 03333 043333 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wells |
| The Member of Parliament is Anna Sabine |
| Details for the MP Anna Sabine on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Anna Sabine on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Anna Sabine won with a majority of 5,415 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 70,378 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ashwick &Chilcompton and Stratton Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Somerset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Vigor and St John CofE School
Address: St Vigor and St John CofE School, Wells Road, Chilcompton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Norton Hill Primary School
Address: Norton Hill Primary School, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3 2UD
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01761205630
England Secondary Schools
Norton Hill Academy
Address: Norton Hill Academy, Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4AD
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: 01761412557
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHILCOMPTON SURGERY
Address: CARTERS WAY, CHILCOMPTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 4XH
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
SOMERTON HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 79A NORTH ROAD, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 2QE
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 412141
MENDIP COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: CHURCH STREET, COLEFORD, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 5NQ
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01373 812244
ST CHADS SURGERY
Address: GULLOCK TYNING, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 2UH
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 413334
OAKHILL SURGERY
Address: PONDSMEAD, SHEPTON ROAD, OAKHILL, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 5HT
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 840233
WESTFIELD SURGERY
Address: 51 WATERFORD PARK, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 3UJ
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 436333
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Frome Station is 8.43 miles away.
Address: Frome station, Station Approach, off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
Frome is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Frome Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Oldfield Park Station is 9.95 miles away.
Address: Oldfield Park station, Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS
Oldfield Park is situated on the Heart of Wessex Line|Wessex Main Line|Great Western Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Oldfield Park Station is staffed on a part time basis.