The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Craven Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 184.03 miles North West from central London., 20.13 miles West from Leeds, 30.73 miles North from Manchester and 33.84 miles East from Lancaster.
ABBEY MEADOW is within the Post Town of KEIGHLEY
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 Meadow
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005749 (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 Meadow
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Skipton Address: A65/A59 Roundabout Gargrave Rd, Skipton, BD23 1UD Telephone: 0871 984 6177 Visit Hotel Page |
4.75 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Keighley Address: Bradford Rd, Keighley, BD21 4BB Telephone: 0871 559 1824 Visit Hotel Page |
4.80 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bradford North Bingley Address: 502 Bradford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.56 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Skipton North Gargrave Address: Hellifield Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.41 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Burnley Address: Queen Victoria Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.79 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: North Yorkshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Meadow | |
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| Latitude | 53.900499 |
| Longitude | -2.004484 |
| OS Easting (X): | 399705 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 444948 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD997449 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:04 |
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| Sunset | 15:51 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 3 December 2024 at 14:00 (8.40 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.6°C (78.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00140317 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 42.50 |
| Area Population | 1239.00 |
| Male Population | 604.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 635.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01027566 |
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| LSOA Name: | Craven 008D |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005749 |
| MSOA Name: | Craven 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Skipton Superstore |
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| Craven St, Skipton, BD23 2AG |
| 0345 677 9615 |
| Distance: 4 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Skipton Superstore |
| Morrisons Skipton |
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| Broughton Road, Skipton BD23 1FL |
| 01756 796070 |
| Distance: 4.16 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Skipton |
| Sainsburys Keighley |
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| 1 Sainsburys Centre, Cavendish Street, Keighley, England, BD21 3RU |
| 01535 603117 |
| Distance: 4.62 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Keighley |
| Morrisons Keighley |
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| Worth Way, Keighley BD21 5AE |
| 01535 607554 |
| Distance: 4.68 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Keighley |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01756 - Skipton |
| Area Code: 01535 - Keighley |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Craven |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Belle Vue Square, Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire &BD23 1FJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01756 700 600 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Skipton and Ripon |
| The Member of Parliament is Julian Smith |
| Details for the MP Julian Smith on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Julian Smith on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Julian Smith won with a majority of 1,650 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 79,251 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Glusburn Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Eastburn Junior and Infant School
Address: Eastburn Junior and Infant School, Green Close, Eastburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8UX
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01535653293
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Priest Bank Road, Kildwick, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9BH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01535633682
Sutton in Craven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Sutton in Craven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Main Street, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7JS
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01535632181
Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School
Address: Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School, Bridge Road, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7ES
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01535633064
Glusburn Community Primary School
Address: Glusburn Community Primary School, Colne Road, Glusburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8PJ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01535632145
Cowling Community Primary School
Address: Cowling Community Primary School, Gill Lane, Cowling, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 0DF
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: 01535632198
England Secondary Schools
South Craven School
Address: South Craven School, Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7RL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01535632861
Nearest Hospitals
| Airedale General Hospital |
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| Address: Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6TD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Airedale NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01535 652511 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Airedale General Hospital |
| Airedale Centre for Mental Health |
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| Address: Steeton, Keighley, Bradford, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bradford District NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 1535678100 |
| Distance: 2.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Airedale Centre for Mental Health |
| Skipton General Hospital |
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| Address: Keighley Road, Skipton, BD23 2RJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Airedale NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01756 792233 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.21 (miles) |
| Directions from to Skipton General Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CRAVEN DENTAL CARE LIMITED
Address: 46 MAIN STREET, CROSS HILLS, KEIGHLEY, BD20 8TQ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
ALBERT ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 2 ALBERT ROAD, CROSS HILLS, KEIGHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD20 7LE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE LIMITED
Address: UNIT 4, ACORN BUSINESS PARK, AIREDALE BUSINESS CENTRE, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 2UE
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 HOTHFIELD STREET, SILSDEN, KEIGHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD20 0PP
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
SKIPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address: KEIGHLEY ROAD, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 2RJ
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 SPRINGWELLS, WHEATHEAD LANE, KEIGHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD22 6NL
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CROSS HILLS GROUP PRACTICE
Address: HOLME LANE, CROSS HILLS, KEIGHLEY, BD20 7LG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
DR FONTANA AND PARTNERS
Address: CHAPEL ROAD, STEETON, KEIGHLEY, BD20 6NU
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
SILSDEN & STEETON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ELLIOTT STREET, SILSDEN, KEIGHLEY, BD20 0DG
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
SILSDEN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ELLIOTT STREET, SILSDEN, KEIGHLEY, BD20 0DG
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
DYNELEY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: NEWMARKET STREET, SKIPTON, BD23 2HZ
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
DYNELEY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: NEWMARKET STREET, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 2HZ
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01756 799311
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, HOLME LANE, CROSS HILLS, KEIGHLEY, BD20 7LG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01535 634727
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 12 MAIN STREET, CROSS HILLS, KEIGHLEY, BD20 8TB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01535 633234
SUTTON IN CRAVEN PHARMACY
Address: 47 MAIN STREET, SUTTON-IN-CRAVEN, KEIGHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD20 7HX
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01535 633126
STEETON PHARMACY
Address: CHAPEL ROAD, STEETON, KEIGHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD20 6NU
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01535 656940
HBS PHARMACY
Address: SILSDEN HEALTH CENTRE, ELLIOTT STREET, SILSDEN, KEIGHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD20 0DG
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01535 654295
SILSDEN PHARMACY
Address: 76-78 KIRKGATE, SILSDEN, KEIGHLEY, BD20 0PA
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01535 652259
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Cononley Station is 1.19 miles away.
Address: Cononley station, Cononley Lane, Cononley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HY
Cononley is situated on the Leeds to Morecambe line and is managed by Northern.
Cononley Station is an unstaffed station.
Steeton & Silsden Station is 2.46 miles away.
Address: Steeton & Silsden station, Station Road, Steeton, West Yorkshire, BD20 6RY
Steeton & Silsden is situated on the Leeds to Morecambe line and is managed by Northern.
Steeton & Silsden Station is an unstaffed station.