Abbey Bridge is a unclassified road
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 East Lothian, situated in the region of the UK. It's 326.83 miles North from central London., 17.19 miles East from Edinburgh, 35.46 miles South from Dundee and 58.66 miles East from Glasgow.
Map of Abbey Bridge
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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 Bridge
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Musselburgh Address: Carberry Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.33 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address: Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone: 0871 984 6138 Visit Hotel Page |
12.34 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Newcraighall Address: 91 Newcraighall Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.52 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address: Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.35 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh East Address: 228 Willowbrae Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.03 |
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Location Details
| Abbey Bridge | |
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| Latitude | 55.961713 |
| Longitude | -2.749411 |
| OS Easting (X): | 353219 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 674548 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT532745 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:38 |
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| Sunset | 15:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Charterhall 2 January 2025 at 23:00 (22.52 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -1.9°C (78.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Haddington Superstore |
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| Newton Port, Haddington, EH41 3LZ |
| 0345 677 9316 |
| Distance: 1.2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Haddington Superstore |
| Tesco North Berwick Superstore |
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| Tantallon Rd, North Berwick, EH39 5NF |
| 0345 026 9497 |
| Distance: 6.59 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco North Berwick Superstore |
| Asda Tranent |
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| 151 High Street, Tranent, EH33 1LP |
| 01875 816144 |
| Distance: 7.77 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Tranent |
| Asda Dunbar |
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| Spott Road, Dunbar, EH42 1LE |
| 01368 861100 |
| Distance: 9.44 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Dunbar |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01620 - North Berwick |
| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
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 |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: East Lothian |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
St Mary's RC Primary School
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School, Tynebank Road, Haddington, EAST LOTHIAN, EH41 4DN
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01620 823298
Athelstaneford Primary School
Address: Athelstaneford Primary School, Athelstaneford, North Berwick, EAST LOTHIAN, EH39 5BE
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01620 880241
Haddington Primary School
Address: Haddington Primary School, Neilson Park Road, Haddington, EAST LOTHIAN, EH41 3DT
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01620 822177
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BERWICK SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: 57-63 WEST END, TWEEDMOUTH, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2HE
Distance: 31.55 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 CASTLEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1JS
Distance: 31.62 miles
Contact: :
BRUCEGATE DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 2-4 BRUCEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1LP
Distance: 31.63 miles
Contact: :
TWEEDMOUTH DENTAL CLINIC
Address: SHIELFIELD TERRACE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 2EQ
Distance: 31.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TYNE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON PORT SURGERY, NEWTON PORT, HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN, EH41 3NF
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01620 823183
LAMMERMUIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON PORT SURGERY, NEWTON PORT, HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN, EH41 3NF
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01620 825051
THE ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON PORT SURGERY, NEWTON PORT, HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN, EH41 3NF
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01620 825497
LUCS EAST LOTHIAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT, EAST LOTHIAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ALDERSTON ROAD, HADDINGTON, EH41 3PF
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
EAST LINTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, STATION ROAD, EAST LINTON, EAST LOTHIAN, EH40 3DP
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01620 860204
GULLANE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GULLANE MEDICAL CENTRE, HAMILTON ROAD, GULLANE, EAST LOTHIAN, EH31 2HP
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01620 842171
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: ORD ROAD, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 2XG
Distance: 31.32 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 269621
TWEEDMOUTH PHARMACY
Address: UNION BRAE SURGERY, TWEEDMOUTH, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 2HB
Distance: 31.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01289 308547
CASTLEGATE PHARMACY
Address: 15 CASTLEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1JS
Distance: 31.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01289 306827
WELL CLOSE PHARMACY
Address: 4 WELL CLOSE SQUARE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 1LL
Distance: 31.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01289 307387
BOOTS
Address: 60-68 MARYGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1BN
Distance: 31.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01289 306036
THE GLENDALE PHARMACY
Address: 26 HIGH STREET, WOOLER, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE71 6BY
Distance: 40.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 13.78 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 14.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 15.90 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 16.23 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 17.19 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 17.36 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Drem Station is 3.32 miles away.
Address: Drem station, off B1377, Drem, East Lothian, EH39 5LW
Drem is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Drem Station is an unstaffed station.
Longniddry Station is 5.47 miles away.
Address: Longniddry station, Main Street, Longniddry, East Lothian, EH32 0LS
Longniddry is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Longniddry Station is an unstaffed station.