Abbey Place is a residential road in Holywood|DUMFRIES with a speed limit of 20 mph
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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Dumfries, situated in the region of the UK. It's 288.77 miles North West from central London., 31.71 miles North West from Carlisle, 57.65 miles South East from Glasgow and 61.21 miles South from Edinburgh.
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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 Place Holywood|DUMFRIES
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dumfries Address: Annan Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.11 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Dumfries Address: A75, Dumfries, DG1 3SE Telephone: 0871 984 6134 Visit Hotel Page |
4.33 |
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3: Name:Days Inn Lockerbie - Annandale Water Address: Annandale Service Station, J16 A74/M74, Johnstone Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.39 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green Address: Gretna Green Service Area, Junction 21/22, A74M Northbound Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
23.11 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Hotel Abington - Glasgow Address: Abington Motorway Services Area/M74, Abington Junction 13, M74, South Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
28.15 |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.101162 |
| Longitude | -3.646295 |
| OS Easting (X): | 294969 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 579771 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX950798 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Place
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Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:59 |
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| Sunset | 16:57 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Eskdalemuir 3 February 2025 at 09:00 (22.62 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.9°C (96.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Dumfries Extra |
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| Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Rd, Dumfries, DG2 9BF |
| 0345 677 9825 |
| Distance: 1.97 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dumfries Extra |
| Tesco Heathhall Dumfries Esso Express |
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| Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TT |
| 0345 671 9423 |
| Distance: 2.41 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Heathhall Dumfries Esso Express |
| Iceland Dumfries |
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| 165/171 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG1 2QT |
| 01387253096 |
| Distance: 2.58 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dumfries |
| Morrisons Dumfries |
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| Brooms Road, Dumfries DG1 2DR |
| 01387 266952 |
| Distance: 2.8 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Dumfries |
Telephone Information
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| Area Code: 01387 - Dumfries |
Local Government
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| 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 |
| Ceremonial County: Dumfries |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
North West Community Campus
Address: North West Community Campus, Alloway Road, Lochside, DUMFRIES, DG2 9DF
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01387 245100
Scotland Primary Schools
Lincluden School
Address: Lincluden School, Priory Road, Lincluden, DUMFRIES, DG2 0PU
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01387 273010
St Teresa's RC School
Address: St Teresa's RC School, Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG2 0DY
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01387 255732
Holywood School
Address: Holywood School, School Road, Holywood, DUMFRIES, DG2 0RF
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: 01387 720326
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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| ALMA TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| THE DENTAL SURGERY | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| BUPA DENTAL CARE | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| DENTAL CLINIC | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| BROADSIDE HOUSE | 0.00 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHFIELD ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 12-28 LOCHFIELD ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 9BH
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 267626
LOCHTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EDINBURGH ROAD, HEATHHALL, DUMFRIES, DG1 1TR
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 259944
GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 33-37 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1DL
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 257752
ST MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ST MICHAELS BRIDGE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY, DG1 2PX
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 244950
GILLBRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GILLBRAE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 4EJ
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 246282
CAIRN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNSCORE HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSCORE, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 0UJ
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 820266
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
TROTMAN OPTICIANS LTD (WIGTON)
Address: 16 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9DT
Distance: 27.12 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ROWE OPTICIANS (WIGTON)
Address: 54 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9EP
Distance: 27.12 miles
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HEALS OPTICIANS
Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL
Distance: 27.37 miles
Contact: :
ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE
Distance: 27.42 miles
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KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)
Address: 83 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BU
Distance: 27.42 miles
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Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dumfries Station is 2.58 miles away.
Address: Dumfries station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1NF
Dumfries is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Dumfries Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Lockerbie Station is 11.67 miles away.
Address: Lockerbie station, Station Road, Lockerbie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11 2HA
Lockerbie is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Lockerbie Station is staffed on a part time basis.