Abbey Court is a residential road in |INVERNESS with a speed limit of 30 mph and with street lighting
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 Numbers of , and in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Inverness, situated in the region of the UK. It's 445.55 miles North from central London., 0.58 miles North West from Inverness, 83.49 miles West from Aberdeen and 85.36 miles North West from Dundee.
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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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Court |INVERNESS
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Inverness City Centre Address: 84 Academy St, Inverness, IV1 1LU Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
0.38 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Inverness Centre River Ness Address: 19-21 Huntly Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.41 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Inverness Centre Millburn Rd Address: Millburn Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.12 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Inverness West Address: Glenurquhart Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.24 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Inverness Address: Stonyfield, A96, Inverness, IV2 7PA Telephone: 0871 984 6148 Visit Hotel Page |
1.87 |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 57.482554 |
| Longitude | -4.235988 |
| OS Easting (X): | 265958 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 845770 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NH660458 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Court
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Dunabban Road |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
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| Sunset | 15:35 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Aviemore 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (24.45 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.8°C (89.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Inverness |
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| Unit 3b Rose Street, Inverness, County of Inverness, IV1 1NQ |
| 01463242018 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Inverness |
| Tesco Inverness Metro |
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| 8 Tomnahurich St, Inverness, IV3 5DD |
| 0345 677 9385 |
| Distance: 0.47 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Inverness Metro |
| Morrisons Inverness |
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| Millburn Road, Inverness IV2 3PX |
| 01463 250260 |
| Distance: 0.67 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Inverness |
| Tesco Inverness Inshes Extra |
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| Inshes Retail Park, Milton Of Inshes, Inverness, IV2 3TW |
| 0345 677 9376 |
| Distance: 1.92 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Inverness Inshes Extra |
Telephone Information
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| Area Code: 01463 - Inverness |
| Area Code: 01381 - Fortrose |
Local Government
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of |
| The Member of Parliament is |
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| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| 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: Inverness |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Millburn Academy
Address: Millburn Academy, Diriebught Road, Inverness, IV2 3QR
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01463 729153
Inverness High School
Address: Inverness High School, Montague Row, Inverness, IV3 5DZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01463 233586
Charleston Academy
Address: Charleston Academy, General Booth Road, Kinmylies, INVERNESS, IV3 8ET
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01463 234324
Scotland Primary Schools
Crown Primary School
Address: Crown Primary School, Kingsmills Road, Inverness, IV2 3JT
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01463 233879
Dalneigh Primary School
Address: Dalneigh Primary School, St Ninian Drive, Inverness, IV3 5AU
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01463 232636
Merkinch Primary School
Address: Merkinch Primary School, Telford Road, Inverness, IV3 8HY
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01463 232962
Bishop Eden's Primary School
Address: Bishop Eden's Primary School, 73 King Street, Inverness, IV3 5HX
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01463 237103
St Joseph's RC Primary
Address: St Joseph's RC Primary, King Street, Inverness, IV3 5DG
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01463 231837
Central Primary School
Address: Central Primary School, Kenneth Street, Inverness, IV3 5DW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01463 233906
Kinmylies Primary School
Address: Kinmylies Primary School, Assynt Road, Inverness, IV3 8PB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01463 239720
Muirtown Primary School
Address: Muirtown Primary School, King Brude Road, Inverness, IV3 8LU
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01463 239537
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 22A ABBAN STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV3 8HH
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 713939
BROOK SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 77 CHURCH STREET, INVERNESS, IV1 1ES
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01349 869211
NHS HIGHLAND POLICE CUSTODY SUITES
Address: BURNETT ROAD POLICE STATION, BURNETT ROAD, INVERNESS, IV1 1RL
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 228425
CROWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 12 CROWN AVENUE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NF
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 214450
CAIRN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 CULDUTHEL ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 4AG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 712233
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLIFEARY LANE, INVERNESS, IV3 5PW
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01463 715999
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 35.92 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Inverness Station is 0.50 miles away.
Address: Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PY
Inverness is situated on the Kyle of Lochalsh line|Far North Line|Aberdeen to Inverness line|Highland Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Inverness Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Beauly Station is 8.70 miles away.
Address: Beauly station, Station Road, Beauly, Highland, IV4 7EF
Beauly is situated on the Kyle of Lochalsh line|Far North Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Beauly Station is an unstaffed station.