Abbey Place
About Abbey Place
Abbey Place is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 122 metres.
The street is located within the Runnymede District (B) 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 32901041, 32901263 and 32900020 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the region of the UK. It's 18.14 miles West from central London., 6.6 miles North from Woking, 12.31 miles North from Guildford and 20.57 miles East from Reading.
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 Place
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Place
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Chertsey Address: Guildford Street, Chertsey, KT16 9AU Telephone: 0871 559 1863 Visit Hotel Page |
1.30 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Staines Upon Thames Address: 90-106 High Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.88 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Staines Address: Hale St, Staines, TW18 4UW Telephone: 0871 984 6246 Visit Hotel Page |
1.98 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Egham Address: Church Rd, Egham, TW20 9HZ Telephone: 0871 559 1866 Visit Hotel Page |
2.51 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Addlestone Address: Station Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.64 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Absolute Homes | Riverside, Staines, TW18 3NJ | Visit Website |
| James Ramsey | Windsor Street, Chertsey,KT16 8AS | Visit Website |
| Hodders | 15 Windsor Street, Chertsey, KT16 8AY | Visit Website |
| Hodders, Chertsey - Lettings | 15 Windsor Street, Chertsey, KT16 8AY | Visit Website |
| Johnson & jones Ltd | 10 London Street, Chertsey, KT16 8AA | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Place | |
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| Latitude | 51.408307 |
| Longitude | -0.501436 |
| OS Easting (X): | 504215 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 168818 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ042688 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Place
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Western Avenue | roundabout |
| Albert Avenue | junction |
| The Lane | junction |
| Thames Avenue | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
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| Sunset | 16:13 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Heathrow 16 November 2024 at 10:00 (5.38 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.5°C (87.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Staines Chertsey Lane Petrol |
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| Chertsey Lane, Egham Hythe, Staines, TW18 3LS |
| 01784 279126 |
| Distance: 0.94 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Staines Chertsey Lane Petrol |
| Sainsburys Chertsey |
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| 1 The Sainsbury Centre, Guildford Street, Chertsey, England, KT16 9AG |
| 01932 566503 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chertsey |
| Tesco Chertsey Express |
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| Heritage House, Eastworth Rd, Chertsey, KT16 8DX |
| 0345 610 6332 |
| Distance: 1.58 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chertsey Express |
| Iceland Staines |
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| 64 HIGH STREET, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 4DY |
| 01784456228 |
| Distance: 1.84 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Staines |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01784 - Staines |
| Area Code: 01932 - Weybridge |
| Area Code: 01372 - Esher |
| Area Code: 01753 - Slough |
Local Government
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of |
| The Member of Parliament is |
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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 |
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Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Pyrcroft Grange Primary School
Address: Pyrcroft Grange Primary School, Pyrcroft Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9EW
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01932564094
Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School
Address: Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School, The Bence, Rosemary Lane, Thorpe, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8QD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01932562329
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE COURTYARD CLINIC
Address: 30 LONDON STREET, CHERTSEY, SURREY, KT16 8AA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
ABBEYMEAD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 73 GUILDFORD STREET, CHERTSEY, SURREY, KT16 9AS
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
THE CHERTSEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: TWO BRIDGES, RIVERSDELL CLOSE, CHERTSEY, SURREY, KT16 9JU
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: STAINES HEALTH CENTRE, KNOWLE GREEN, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 1XD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 CHERRY ORCHARD, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 2DE
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
THE THORPE LEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: THORPE ROAD, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 3EQ
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHERTSEY HALL- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: CHERTSEY HALL, HERIOT ROAD, CHERTSEY, KT16 9DR
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
CHERTSEY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE, STEPGATES, CHERTSEY, SURREY, KT16 8HZ
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01932 565655
KNOWLE GREEN MEDICAL
Address: STAINES HEALTH CENTRE, KNOWLE GREEN, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 1XD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01784 883654
STAINES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: KNOWLE GREEN, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 1XD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
STAINES HEALTH GROUP
Address: STAINES HEALTH CENTRE, BURGES WAY, KNOWLE GREEN, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 1XD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01784 465229
HYTHE MEDICAL CENTRE SURGERY
Address: ROCHESTER ROAD, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 3HN
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01784 454965
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WESTLAKE PHARMACY
Address: 63 WHEATSHEAF LANE, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 2PG
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01784 451731
HONEYCOMB CHEMIST
Address: 100 GUILDFORD STREET, CHERTSEY, SURREY, KT16 9AD
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01932 564400
CHERTSEY PHARMACY
Address: 1 WEIR ROAD, CHERTSEY, KT16 8NF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01932 563015
HIVE PHARMACY
Address: LALEHAM, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 1PJ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01784 252962
BROADWAY PHARMACY
Address: 3 BROADWAY, KINGSTON ROAD, STAINES, MIDDLESEX, TW18 1AT
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01784 452813
JAYS PHARMACY
Address: 229 POOLEY GREEN ROAD, EGHAM, SURREY, TW20 8AS
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01784 452502
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chertsey Station is 1.50 miles away.
Address: Chertsey station, Guildford Street, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9BG
Chertsey is situated on the Chertsey Branch Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Chertsey Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Staines Station is 1.67 miles away.
Address: Staines station, Station Approach, Staines, Surrey, TW18 4LY
Staines is situated on the Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)|Staines to Windsor Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Staines Station is staffed on a full time basis.