Abbey Ford Bridge is a
The street is located within the Dorset &South Somerset 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 Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 104.01 miles West from central London., 12.1 miles North East from Yeovil, 20.69 miles North from Dorchester and 22.61 miles South from Trowbridge.
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 Ford Bridge
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02004256, E02006082 (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 Ford Bridge
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Wincanton Address: Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, BA9 8AB Telephone: 0871 984 6511 Visit Hotel Page |
3.27 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre Address: Key Market House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.86 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Yeovil Podimore Address: Podimore Services, A303 Roundabout, Nr. Yeovil, BA22 8JG Telephone: 0871 984 6059 Visit Hotel Page |
12.37 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield Address: 1 Alvington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.67 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Warminster Address: A36/A350 Bypass, Service Area, Bath Rd, Warminster, BA12 7RU Telephone: 0871 984 6058 Visit Hotel Page |
16.26 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset &Avon And Somerset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Ford Bridge | |
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| Latitude | 51.010195 |
| Longitude | -2.375971 |
| OS Easting (X): | 373626 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 123550 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST736236 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Ford Bridge
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Gigg Lane | |
| Temple Lane |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
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| Sunset | 16:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (11.48 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.7°C (89.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103584 & E00148507 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life & Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 48.82 & 43.92 |
| Area Population | 1905.00 & 1851.00 |
| Male Population | 941.00 & 908.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 964.00 & 943.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 & 9 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020440 &E01029156 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 002A &South Somerset 008B |
| SOA Code: | 2c &2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004256 &E02006082 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 002 &South Somerset 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Wincanton |
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| Southgate Road, Wincanton BA9 9RP |
| 01963 32760 |
| Distance: 3.37 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Wincanton |
| Waitrose Gillingham |
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| Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA |
| 01747 826200 |
| Distance: 4.7 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Gillingham |
| Asda Gillingham |
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| Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA |
| 01747 882800 |
| Distance: 4.76 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gillingham |
| Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
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| Unit 1 Harwood Ret Centre, Gillingham, , SP8 4PY |
| 01747229476 |
| Distance: 4.85 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01963 - Wincanton |
| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dorset &South Somerset |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| , Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset &BA20 2HT |
| Telephone Number: &01935 462 462 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Dorset &Somerton and Frome |
| The Member of Parliament is Simon Hoare &Sarah Dyke |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare &Sarah Dyke on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare &Sarah Dyke on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Simon Hoare &Sarah Dyke won with a majority of 1,589 the result was Con hold &LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,690 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Gillingham &Blackmoor Vale Ward |
| Parish: Buckhorn Weston & Abbas and Templecombe Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School
Address: Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HP
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01963370481
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
STALBRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2RG
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
THE WINCANTON SMILE CENTRE
Address: 28 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JF
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7A CHURCH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9AA
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: :
WINNING SMILES
Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 4.81 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH
Distance: 4.90 miles
Contact: :
OLD MARKET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BB
Distance: 6.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR GAYMER, M PORT/TEMPLECOMBE
Address: ROCK HOUSE, STATION ROAD, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0JR
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 370224
WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: DYKES WAY, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FQ
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 435700
WINCANTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: VERRINGTON HOSPITAL, VERRINGTON, WINCANTON, BA9 9DQ
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
MARNHULL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 3.96 miles
Contact: :
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 4.81 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 4.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
STALBRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2LL
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 362246
BOOTS
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JU
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 32205
BOOTS
Address: WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE, DYKES WAY, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FQ
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 33235
MARNHULL PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 3.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 820352
PEACEMARSH PHARMACY
Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 4.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 825481
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 4.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SARAH GIBSON OPTOMETRIST
Address: COMMERCE HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9LP
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYE CARE LIMITED (STALBRIDGE)
Address: 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 6.62 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYECARE
Address: 45 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DT9 3PU
Distance: 7.42 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHERBORNE)
Address: 62 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BJ
Distance: 7.47 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Templecombe Station is 1.91 miles away.
Address: Templecombe station, Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
Templecombe is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Templecombe Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 4.78 miles away.
Address: Gillingham station, Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
Gillingham (Dorset) is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is staffed on a part time basis.