Abbey Close is a street located in the town of Axminster. It uses the postcode EX13 5QU. The street has a length of approximately 395 metres.
The street is located within the East Devon District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 12102147 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Devon, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 135.61 miles West from central London., 17.12 miles South from Taunton, 20.06 miles South West from Yeovil and 23.28 miles East from Exeter.
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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| 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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Seaton Address: Harbour Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.44 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Honiton Address: Turks Head Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.85 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Ilminster Address: A303, Horton Cross, Ilminster, TA19 9PT Telephone: 0871 984 6229 Visit Hotel Page |
11.46 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Taunton Address: Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.20 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Wellington Somerset Address: West Park, Wellington, TA21 9AD Telephone: 0871 559 1858 Visit Hotel Page |
16.77 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Harris & Harris | Westminster House West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX | Visit Website |
| Fox & Sons | West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NU | |
| Vicary & Co | 5 South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD | Visit Website |
| Symonds & Sampson | Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AW | Visit Website |
| Morgan York | St Georges, Victoria Place, Axminster,EX13 5NQ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 50.774206 |
| Longitude | -3.006390 |
| OS Easting (X): | 329047 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 97726 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SY290977 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Gamberlake | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
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| Sunset | 16:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dunkeswell Aerodrome 19 December 2024 at 02:00 (11.76 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.7°C (88.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00100649 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 48.42 |
| Area Population | 1482.00 |
| Male Population | 718.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 764.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019889 |
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| LSOA Name: | East Devon 005D |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
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| MSOA Code: | E02004133 |
| MSOA Name: | East Devon 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Axminster Superstore |
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| Shand Park, West St, Axminster, EX13 5NG |
| 0345 677 9019 |
| Distance: 0.61 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Axminster Superstore |
| Tesco Lyme Regis Express |
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| 40-41 Broad St, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF |
| 0345 671 9366 |
| Distance: 4.58 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Lyme Regis Express |
| Tesco Seaton Superstore |
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| Harbour Rd, Seaton, EX12 2PB |
| 0345 671 9432 |
| Distance: 5.44 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Seaton Superstore |
| Sainsburys Chard |
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| Holyrood Street, Chard, England, TA20 2AJ |
| 01460 599830 |
| Distance: 6.96 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chard |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01297 - Axminster |
| Area Code: 01460 - Chard |
| Area Code: 01404 - Honiton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 14.8 | 15.8 | 21.7 | N | 37 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of East Devon |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Knowle, Sidmouth, Devon &EX10 8HL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01395 516 551 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Tiverton and Honiton |
| The Member of Parliament is Richard Foord |
| Details for the MP Richard Foord on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Richard Foord on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Richard Foord won with a majority of 6,700 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,537 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Axminster Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Devon |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Axe Valley Academy
Address: Axe Valley Academy, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 0129732146
The Axe Valley Community College
Address: The Axe Valley Community College, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Axminster Community Primary Academy
Address: Axminster Community Primary Academy, Stoney Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 0129733005
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster, Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BE
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 0129732785
Musbury Primary School
Address: Musbury Primary School, Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 8BB
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: 01297552687
Musbury Primary School
Address: Musbury Primary School, Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 8BB
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact:
Kilmington Primary School
Address: Kilmington Primary School, Whitford Road, Kilmington, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7RG
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 0129732762
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST. THOMAS COURT, CHURCH STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5AG
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01297 32126
RESTHARROW
Address: CHURCH STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5AQ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
SCOTT ROWE
Address: AXMINSTER HOSPITAL, CHARD STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5DU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
THE COLYTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROVE HILL, COLYTON, DEVON, EX24 6ET
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01297 552728
LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE, UPLYME ROAD, LYME REGIS, DT7 3LS
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01297 443399
CHARMOUTH BRANCH
Address: THE STREET, CHARMOUTH, BRIDPORT, DT6 6PE
Distance: 5.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BENNETT AND ROGERS OPTICIANS (AXMINSTER)
Address: 11A WEST STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5NU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (AXMINSTER)
Address: CHARD STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5DZ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
BENNETT AND ROGERS OPTICIANS (SEATON)
Address: 11 FORE STREET, SEATON, DEVON, EX12 2LE
Distance: 5.52 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN BESWETHERICK OPTICIANS
Address: 60 HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AL
Distance: 6.90 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHARD)
Address: 2 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH
Distance: 7.03 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (CHARD)
Address: 18 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PP
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Axminster Station is 0.31 miles away.
Address: Axminster station, Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF
Axminster is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Axminster Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Honiton Station is 8.03 miles away.
Address: Honiton station, Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA
Honiton is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Honiton Station is staffed on a part time basis.