About Abbey Court
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 Allerdale Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 258.57 miles North West from central London., 31.42 miles South West from Carlisle, 49.64 miles North West from Lancaster and 81.45 miles West from Newcastle upon Tyne.
ABBEY COURT is within the Post Town of WORKINGTON
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 Court
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003975 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cumbria |
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Location Details
| Abbey Court | |
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| Latitude | 54.613676 |
| Longitude | -3.552055 |
| OS Easting (X): | 299779 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 525399 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX998254 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
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| Sunset | 19:21 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | St. Bees Head 19 September 2024 at 17:00 (7.07 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.0°C (74.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00096540 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 45.61 |
| Area Population | 1660.00 |
| Male Population | 802.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 858.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 18 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019100 |
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| LSOA Name: | Allerdale 011B |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003975 |
| MSOA Name: | Allerdale 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Workington Moss Bay Road |
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| Moss Bay Road, Workington, CA14 5AB |
| 01900 321800 |
| Distance: 0.95 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Workington Moss Bay Road |
| Morrisons Workington |
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| Derwent Drive, Workington CA14 3UG |
| 01900 64336 |
| Distance: 1.92 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Workington |
| Iceland Workington |
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| 62/64 Pow Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3AB |
| 01900871966 |
| Distance: 2.1 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Workington |
| Tesco Workington Superstore |
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| New Bridge Rd, Workington, CA14 3YG |
| 0345 677 9737 |
| Distance: 2.39 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Workington Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01900 - Workington |
| Area Code: 01946 - Whitehaven |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Allerdale |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria &CA14 3YJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01900 702 702 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Workington |
| The Member of Parliament is Josh MacAlister |
| Details for the MP Josh MacAlister on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Josh MacAlister on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Josh MacAlister won with a majority of 13,286 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,198 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Harrington & Salterbeck Ward |
| Parish: Workington Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Holden Road, Salterbeck, Harrington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LN
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01946830433
Beckstone Primary School
Address: Beckstone Primary School, Eadie Street, Beckstone Primary School, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PX
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01946830423
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Address: Westfield Nursery and Primary School, Nilsson Drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5BD
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01900874000
Distington Community School
Address: Distington Community School, Church Road, Distington, Church Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5TE
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01946830526
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Address: Victoria Infant and Nursery School, Islay Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3XB
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01900601489
England Higher Schools
Lakes College - West Cumbria
Address: Lakes College - West Cumbria, Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JN
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01946839300
Nearest Hospitals
| Workington Community Hospital |
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| Address: Park Lane, Workington, |
| NHS Sector |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01900 705000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.22 (miles) |
| Directions from to Workington Community Hospital |
| West Cumberland Hospital |
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| Address: Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, |
| NHS Sector |
| North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01946 693181 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.3 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Cumberland Hospital |
| Maryport Victoria Cottage Hospital |
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| Address: Victoria Cottage Hospital, Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01946 853333 (ext. 4) |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maryport Victoria Cottage Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
KERRYPARK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: KERRYPARK TRADING ESTATE, DERWENT ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3TX
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
WORKINGTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: PARK LANE, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2RW
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
14 CAMPBELL SAVOURS WAY [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 14 CAMPBELL-SAVOURS WAY, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DZ
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
THE BELVEDERE DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: 25 STATION ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2UX
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD.
Address: UNITS 3 & 4, PEARS HOUSE, DUKE STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7HR
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 128 QUEEN STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7QF
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DISTINGTON SURGERY
Address: HINNINGS ROAD, DISTINGTON, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 5UR
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 830207
JAMES STREET GROUP PRACT
Address: JAMES STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2DL
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01900 62241
ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 29 SOUTH WILLIAM STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2EW
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: RICHARD BENEDICT HOUSE, 149 QUEEN STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7BA
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 694457
QUEEN STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: RICHARD BENEDICT HOUSE, 149 QUEEN STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7BA
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: :
MANSION HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 19-20 IRISH STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7BU
Distance: 4.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 693660
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HARRINGTON PHARMACY
Address: 25 CHURCH ROAD, HARRINGTON, WORKINGTON, CA14 5QA
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 833565
MOORCLOSE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 6, MOORCLOSE RD/ABOUT, MOORCLOSE, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3RW
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
J H SANDHAM CHEMIST
Address: 64-66 HARRINGTON ROAD, WORKINGTON, CA14 3EG
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01900 602044
F C WHELAN CHEMISTS
Address: 72 JOHN STREET, WORKINGTON, CA14 3BT
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01900 603332
TUSCHEM LTD
Address: PARK LANE, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2RW
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01900 705130
W GOURLAY PHARMACY
Address: 25-27 OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AL
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01900 603258
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Harrington Station is 0.55 miles away.
Address: Harrington station, Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ
Harrington is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line and is managed by Northern.
Harrington Station is an unstaffed station.
Workington Station is 2.19 miles away.
Address: Workington station, Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ
Workington is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line and is managed by Northern.
Workington Station is staffed on a full time basis.