About Abbey Close
Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Wookey. It uses the postcode BA5 1LF. The street has a length of approximately 223 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Somerset is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 25001747 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Somerset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 113.66 miles West from central London., 17.48 miles South from Bristol, 18.67 miles North from Yeovil and 22.25 miles North East from Taunton.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of WELLS
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wells Somerset Address: Rowdens Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.82 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Glastonbury Address: A39 Wirral Park Rd, Glastonbury, BA6 9XE Telephone: 0871 984 6339 Visit Hotel Page |
4.77 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Glastonbury Address: Morland Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.04 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bristol Sidcot A38 Address: Bridgewater Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.84 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Hotel Sedgemoor Address: Sedgemoor Service Area, Junction 21/22, M5 Northbound Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.82 |
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Map of Abbey Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006051 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Lodestone Property | Melbourne House, 34 Chamberlain Street, Wells, BA5 2PJ | Visit Website |
| Greenslade Taylor Hunt | 74 High Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2AJ | |
| Roderick Thomas | 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.208303 |
| Longitude | -2.693269 |
| OS Easting (X): | 351576 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 145740 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST516457 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Preywater Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
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| Sunset | 18:56 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 28 September 2024 at 00:00 (14.17 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.3°C (84.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00147951 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 47.65 |
| Area Population | 2112.00 |
| Male Population | 1054.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1058.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029052 |
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| LSOA Name: | Mendip 005A |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006051 |
| MSOA Name: | Mendip 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Wells Superstore |
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| Tucker St, Wells, BA5 2DZ |
| 0345 677 9710 |
| Distance: 1.79 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wells Superstore |
| Waitrose Wells |
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| Whiting Way, Wells, BA5 2PJ |
| 01749 672570 |
| Distance: 1.79 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Wells |
| Morrisons Wells |
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| Parkwood Estate (off East Somerset Way), Wells BA5 1SQ |
| 01749 679174 |
| Distance: 1.97 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Wells |
| Morrisons Glastonbury |
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| Street Road, Glastonbury BA6 9ED |
| 01458 831087 |
| Distance: 4.49 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Glastonbury |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01458 - Glastonbury |
| Area Code: 01749 - Shepton Mallet |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5.7 | N | 10 |
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 Tessa Munt |
| Details for the MP Tessa Munt on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Tessa Munt on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Tessa Munt won with a majority of 11,121 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,051 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wookey and St Cuthbert Out West Ward |
| Parish: Wookey Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Somerset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact:
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Address: St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School, Keward Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01749672591
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School
Address: St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School, Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01749678066
Wookey Primary School
Address: Wookey Primary School, Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01749673650
England Secondary Schools
The Blue School
Address: The Blue School, Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01749678799
Nearest Hospitals
| West Mendip Community Hospital |
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| Address: Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 8JD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01458 836450 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Mendip Community Hospital |
| Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
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| Address: Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01749 342931 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
| Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre |
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| Address: Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4LP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Care UK |
| Telephone: 01749 333600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
11 PRIORY ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 11 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1SU
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1SU
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
ROCK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 81 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AQ
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 5 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, BA5 1SR
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
NORTHAM HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 NEW STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2LD
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
GLASTONBURY DAC
Address: WELLS ROAD, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9DD
Distance: 4.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WELLS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1XJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 672137
WELLS CITY PRACTICE
Address: PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE, PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1XJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 836650
GLASTONBURY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GLASTONBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 1 WELLS ROAD, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9DD
Distance: 4.20 miles
Contact: :
GLASTONBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GLASTONBURY HEALTH & DENTAL CLINIC, 1 WELLS ROAD, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9DD
Distance: 4.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01458 834100
GLASTONBURY SURGERY
Address: FEVERSHAM LANE, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9LP
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01458 833666
MILLFIELD PREP SCHOOL
Address: EDGARLEY HALL, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 8LD
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELLS CITY PHARMACY
Address: ROSEBANK, PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, BA5 1XJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 675508
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TUCKER STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2DZ
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 313449
BOOTS
Address: 19-21 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AA
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 673138
WELL
Address: GLASTONBURY SURGERY, FEVERSHAM LANE, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9LP
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01458 834986
WEDMORE PHARMACY
Address: 1 CHURCH STREET, WEDMORE, BS28 4AB
Distance: 5.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01934 712266
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: INSIDE SAINSBURYS SMARKET, ROYNON WAY, CHEDDAR, SOMERSET, BS27 3NZ
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01934 743991
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Castle Cary Station is 10.53 miles away.
Address: Castle Cary station, Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
Castle Cary is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Castle Cary Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Highbridge & Burnham Station is 12.09 miles away.
Address: Highbridge & Burnham station, Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
Highbridge & Burnham is situated on the Bristol to Exeter Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Highbridge & Burnham Station is an unstaffed station.