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).
Abbey Precinct is a residential road in |TEWKESBURY
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 South West 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 Gloucestershire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 94.4 miles West from central London., 9.33 miles North from Gloucester, 14.21 miles South from Worcester and 24.03 miles East from Hereford.
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 Precinct
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004667 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Precinct |TEWKESBURY
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Tewkesbury Address: Shannon Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.66 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Tewkesbury Address: Shannon Way, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, GL20 8ND Telephone: 0871 984 6436 Visit Hotel Page |
1.68 |
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3: Name:Days Inn Tewkesbury Address: Strensham Service Area, M5 Northbound, Upton-Upon-Severn Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.17 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Cheltenham North West Address: Tewkesbury Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.37 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Cheltenham Address: Hatherley Ln, Golden Valley, Cheltenham, GL51 6TA Telephone: 0871 984 6202 Visit Hotel Page |
6.77 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Gloucestershire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Precinct | |
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| Latitude | 51.989973 |
| Longitude | -2.161833 |
| OS Easting (X): | 388888 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 232450 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO889325 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Precinct
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Gloucester Road |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:12 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Pershore 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (12.08 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.8°C (77.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00114194 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 46.87 |
| Area Population | 1453.00 |
| Male Population | 732.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 721.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 42 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01022459 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tewkesbury 002D |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004667 |
| MSOA Name: | Tewkesbury 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Tewkesbury Metro |
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| 1-6 Bishops Walk, Tewkesbury, GL20 5LQ |
| 0345 677 9670 |
| Distance: 0.48 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Tewkesbury Metro |
| Morrisons Tewkesbury |
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| Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury GL20 8AB |
| 01684 273261 |
| Distance: 0.73 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Tewkesbury |
| Tesco Bishops Cleeve Superstore |
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| Church Rd, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR |
| 0345 677 9097 |
| Distance: 5.22 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bishops Cleeve Superstore |
| Iceland Cheltenham Food Warehous |
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| UNIT L, GALLAGHER RETAIL PARK, TEWKESBURY RD. CHELTENHAM, GL51 9RR |
| 01242239380 |
| Distance: 5.47 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Cheltenham Food Warehous |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01242 - Cheltenham |
| Area Code: 01452 - Gloucester |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Tewkesbury |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire &GL20 5TT |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01684 295 010 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Tewkesbury |
| The Member of Parliament is Cameron Thomas |
| Details for the MP Cameron Thomas on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Cameron Thomas on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Cameron Thomas won with a majority of 6,262 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,458 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Tewkesbury South Ward |
| Parish: Tewkesbury Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Gloucestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Tewkesbury Academy
Address: Tewkesbury Academy, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8DF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01684292152
England Primary Schools
Tirlebrook Primary School
Address: Tirlebrook Primary School, Brensham Road, Newtown, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8EW
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01684293549
Queen Margaret Primary School
Address: Queen Margaret Primary School, York Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5HU
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01684292198
The John Moore Primary School
Address: The John Moore Primary School, Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7SP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01684291661
Mitton Manor Primary School
Address: Mitton Manor Primary School, Carrant Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8AR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01684273451
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School, Chance Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RQ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01684292309
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE CROSS HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: THE CROSS HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5AB
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
TEWKESBURY DENTAL
Address: 11 BARTON STREET, TEWKESBURY, GL20 5PP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
RODERICKS DENTAL LTD
Address: 23 BARTON STREET, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5PR
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
SPADENTAL TEWKESBURY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, TEWKESBURY, GL20 5BB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY SERVICES CLINIC
Address: 38 39 BARTON ROAD, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5QL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
SOLUDENT LTD
Address: TOPS DENTAL CARE, BREDON ROAD, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5BZ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHURCH STREET PRACTICE
Address: THE DEVEREUX, BARTON ROAD, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5GJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01684 217333
THE DEVEREUX CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 1ST FLOOR, THE DEVEREUX, BARTON ROAD, TEWKESBURY, GL20 5GJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
MYTHE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, THE DEVEREUX, BARTON ROAD, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5GJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01684 293278
BREDON HILL SURGERY BRANCH
Address: MAIN ROAD, BREDON, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 7QN
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: :
BREDON HILL SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, MAIN ROAD, BREDON, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 7QN
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01684 773444
CLEEVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SAPPHIRE ROAD, BISHOPS CLEEVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 7YU
Distance: 4.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01242 244868
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DEVEREUX PHARMACY
Address: DEVEREUX MEDICAL CENTRE, BARTON ROAD, TEWKESBURY, GL20 5GJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01684 293309
BOOTS
Address: 92 HIGH STREET, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5JZ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01684 292122
BADHAM PHARMACY LIMITED
Address: 94 HIGH STREET, TEWKESBURY, GL20 5JZ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01684 293125
BADHAM PHARMACY
Address: 105 QUEENS ROAD, PRIORS PARK, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5EN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01684 299856
NORTHWAY CHEMIST
Address: THE NORTHWAY CENTRE, NORTHWAY LANE, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 8TW
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01684 299499
BADHAM PHARMACY
Address: CLEEVELANDS MEDICAL CTR, SAPPHIRE ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GL52 7YU
Distance: 4.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01242 303480
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
O'BRIEN WRENCH & LOWCOCK OPTICIANS
Address: THEOCSBURY HOUSE, 18-20 BARTON STREET, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5PP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TEWKESBURY)
Address: 131 HIGH STREET, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5JR
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (TEWKESBURY)
Address: 99-100 HIGH STREET, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5JZ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
ZEISS OPTICIANS (TEWKESBURY)
Address: 108 HIGH STREET, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5JZ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TEWKESBURY)
Address: UNIT 3, BISHOPS WALK, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 5LQ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
GUILFORD & CARTER OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 21B CHURCH ROAD, BISHOPS CLEEVE, CHELTENHAM, GL52 8RL
Distance: 5.19 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station is 2.33 miles away.
Address: Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station, Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury is situated on the Bristol to Brimingham Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station is an unstaffed station.
Cheltenham Spa Station is 6.92 miles away.
Address: Cheltenham Spa station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP
Cheltenham Spa is situated on the Bristol to Brimingham Line|Golden Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Cheltenham Spa Station is staffed on a full time basis.