Abbey Close
About Abbey Close
Abbey Close is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 144 metres.
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the region of the UK. It's 47.17 miles South from central London., 6.86 miles West from Brighton, 14.16 miles West from Lewes and 20.96 miles East from Chichester.
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 Close
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Worthing Seafront Address: 86-95 Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3QD Telephone: 0871 984 6409 Visit Hotel Page |
3.65 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Worthing Seafront Address: 127 Marine Parade Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.87 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Brighton Address: 165-167 Preston Rd, Brighton, BN1 6AU Telephone: 0871 984 6017 Visit Hotel Page |
6.66 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Brighton Seafront Address: West St, Brighton, BN1 2RE Telephone: 0871 984 6405 Visit Hotel Page |
6.74 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Brighton City Centre Address: 144 North Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.89 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Caerleon Letting Agency | Adur Business Centre Little High Street Shoreham By Sea, Shoreham-By-Sea,BN43 5EG | Visit Website |
| Middleton Estates | 72B High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 5DB | Visit Website |
| Jacobs Steel | 28 North Road Lancing BN15 9AB | Visit Website |
| Fox & Sons | 8/10 North Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9AE | |
| Michael Jones & Bacon | 37 North Road Lancing BN15 9AS | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 50.828100 |
| Longitude | -0.298854 |
| OS Easting (X): | 519794 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 104614 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ198046 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Windsor Way | junction |
| Drakes Close | junction |
| Tudor Close | junction |
| Haigh Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
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| Sunset | 16:25 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoreham 8 November 2024 at 11:00 (0.62 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.7°C (84.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Lancing |
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| South Street, Lancing, Brighton, BN15 8AG |
| 01903 855220 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Lancing |
| Tesco Upper Shoreham Express |
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| 225 Upper Shoreham Rd, Shoreham By Sea, Shoreham, BN43 6BE |
| 0345 671 9631 |
| Distance: 1.71 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Upper Shoreham Express |
| Tesco Shoreham-by-sea Extra |
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| Holmbush Centre, Upper Shoreham Rd, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6TD |
| 0345 677 9618 |
| Distance: 2.47 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shoreham-by-sea Extra |
| Tesco Dolphin Dominion Rd Express |
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| Dominion Rd, Worthing, BN14 8LB |
| 0345 610 6380 |
| Distance: 2.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dolphin Dominion Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01903 - Worthing |
| Area Code: 01273 - Brighton |
Local Government
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| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of |
| The Member of Parliament is |
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| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
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Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School
Address: St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School, Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact:
Shoreham Beach Primary School
Address: Shoreham Beach Primary School, Shingle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5RH
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01273462688
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Address: Swiss Gardens Primary School, Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01273453176
Seaside Primary School
Address: Seaside Primary School, Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CHURCH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-8 CHURCH STREET, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5DQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
CRAIGWEIL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: CRAIGWEIL, GRAND AVENUE, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9PS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
LANCING DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 63 SOUTH STREET, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 8AP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
2ND FLOOR
Address: 29 EAST STREET, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5ZD
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
BRUNSWICK ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 30 BRUNSWICK ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5WB
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
ALPHA DENTAL CARE
Address: 39 BUCKINGHAM ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5UA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
NEW POND ROW SURGERY
Address: 35 SOUTH STREET, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 8AN
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01903 851073
THE KINGFISHER FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 19-21 CULVER ROAD, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9AX
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
BALL TREE SURGERY - KINGFISHER SITE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 19-21 CULVER ROAD, LANCING, BN15 9AX
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Address: PENSTONE PARK, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9AG
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01903 875900
ADUR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, POND ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5US
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 466052
LANCING COLLEGE SANATORIUM
Address: LANCING COLLEGE, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 0RW
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WILMSHURST CHEMIST
Address: 58 CRABTREE LANE, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9PJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01903 753168
GILL PHARMACY
Address: 45 SOUTH STREET, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 8AN
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01903 752191
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 31 NORTH ROAD, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9AH
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01903 752330
BOOTS
Address: 27-29 NORTH ROAD, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9AH
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01903 752117
BOOTS
Address: 40-44 HIGH STREET, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5DA
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 453067
BAKHAI PHARMACY
Address: 11 EAST STREET, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5ZE
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 461951
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Lancing Station is 1.06 miles away.
Address: Lancing station, South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AG
Lancing is situated on the West Coastway Line and is managed by Southern.
Lancing Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Shoreham-by-Sea Station is 1.26 miles away.
Address: Shoreham-by-sea station, Station Approach, Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WX
Shoreham-by-Sea is situated on the West Coastway Line and is managed by Southern.
Shoreham-by-Sea Station is staffed on a part time basis.