Abbey Way Barrow-in-Furness is a street located in the town of Barrow-in-Furness
About Abbey Way
Abbey Way is a street located in the town of Barrow-in-Furness. The street has a length of approximately 354 metres.
The street is located within the Barrow-in-Furness District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 1900663 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of LA14 1GW, LA14 1GU, LA14 1GT, LA14 1GS, LA14 1GR, LA14 1GQ, LA14 1GP, LA14 1GN, LA14 1GL and LA14 1BP.
It is located within the county of Cumbria, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 223.6 miles North West from central London., 17.82 miles West from Lancaster, 51.15 miles North from Liverpool and 53.72 miles South from Carlisle.
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 Way
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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 Way
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Barrow In Furness Address: Cocken Villa, Walney Rd, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UG Telephone: 0871 984 6281 Visit Hotel Page |
1.41 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Barrow In Furness Address: North Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.89 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Ulverston Address: Lonsdale Terrace Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.77 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Morecambe Address: Arndale Shopping Centre, 57 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5DQ Telephone: 0871 984 6479 Visit Hotel Page |
14.58 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Lancaster Central Address: King St, Lancaster, LA1 1RE Telephone: 0871 984 6453 Visit Hotel Page |
17.63 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Oakmere Homes | Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4PZ | Visit Website |
| Esteem Homes Limited | Tanfield Drive, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 9FD | Visit Website |
| Esteem Homes Limited | Sherborne Avenue, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 0GU | Visit Website |
| Esteem Homes Limited | Friars Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 0BS | Visit Website |
| Home and Finance | 233-235 Dalton Road, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 1PQ | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Cumbria |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 54.134057 |
| Longitude | -3.209581 |
| OS Easting (X): | 320976 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 471607 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD210716 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Way
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:38 |
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| Sunset | 16:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Walney Island 14 November 2024 at 16:00 (2.02 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Fog |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.8°C (95.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00096805 & E00096808 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living & Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 59.04 & 46.91 |
| Area Population | 1379.00 & 1216.00 |
| Male Population | 638.00 & 597.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 741.00 & 619.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 & 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019155 &E01019152 |
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| LSOA Name: | Barrow-in-Furness 003D &Barrow-in-Furness 003A |
| SOA Code: | 8b &8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003979 |
| MSOA Name: | Barrow-in-Furness 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Barrow |
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| Walney Road, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5UG |
| 01229 826011 |
| Distance: 1.32 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Barrow |
| Tesco Rawlinson St Barrow Express |
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| Rawlinson St, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 1BS |
| 0345 671 9659 |
| Distance: 1.34 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Rawlinson St Barrow Express |
| Tesco Barrow Metro |
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| Flass Ln, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 0DZ |
| 0345 671 9378 |
| Distance: 1.42 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Barrow Metro |
| Tesco Barrow-in-furness Extra |
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| Corner House Park, Hindpool Rd, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2NE |
| 0345 677 9051 |
| Distance: 1.8 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Barrow-in-furness Extra |
Telephone Information
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Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Barrow-in-Furness |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria &LA14 2LD |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01229 876 300 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Barrow and Furness |
| The Member of Parliament is Michelle Scrogham |
| Details for the MP Michelle Scrogham on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Michelle Scrogham on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Michelle Scrogham won with a majority of 5,324 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,980 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hawcoat Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Cumbria |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Newton Primary School
Address: Newton Primary School, Newton Road, Newton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LT
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact:
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
Address: Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School, Chapel Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8RX
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: 01229467465
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School, Coronation Drive, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QR
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01229462729
Roose School
Address: Roose School, North Row, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0HF
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01229838841
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
Address: Newbarns Primary & Nursery School, Rising Side, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9ET
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Address: Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery, Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4PG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact:
Cambridge Primary School
Address: Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RP
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
Parkside Academy
Address: Parkside Academy, Greengate Street, BARROW-in-FURNESS, Cumbria, LA13 9BY
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01229828348
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Address: Victoria Infant and Nursery School, Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QN
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01229812537
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ostley Bank, Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LR
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01229828018
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Address: St Paul's CofE Junior School, Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01229822211
Victoria Academy
Address: Victoria Academy, Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5NE
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01229870812
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Address: Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School, Mill Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AR
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Address: St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
St James' CofE Junior School
Address: St James' CofE Junior School, Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01229833610
Brisbane Park Infant School
Address: Brisbane Park Infant School, Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01229833840
St George's CofE School
Address: St George's CofE School, School Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2JN
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01229841240
Ramsden Infant School
Address: Ramsden Infant School, Thwaite Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AN
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01229840950
Greengate Junior School
Address: Greengate Junior School, Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1BG
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01229812592
England Secondary Schools
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Address: St Bernard's Catholic High School, Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact:
Chetwynde School
Address: Chetwynde School, Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0NY
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01229824210
Furness Academy
Address: Furness Academy, Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01229484270
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
JEELANI
Address: 42 MIDDLEFIELD, ORMSGILL, CUMBRIA, LA14 4BX
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 99 ABBEY ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5ES
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 402525
BRIDGEGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WINCHESTER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9SH
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 820304
THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, 26 HARTINGTON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5SL
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 402900
LIVERPOOL HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 69 RISEDALE ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9QY
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 402630
DUKE STREET SURGERY
Address: 4 DUKE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 1LF
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 820068
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Barrow-in-Furness Station is 1.24 miles away.
Address: Barrow-in-Furness station, Station Approach, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QZ
Barrow-in-Furness is situated on the Furness line and is managed by Northern.
Barrow-in-Furness Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Roose Station is 1.44 miles away.
Address: Roose station, Flass Lane, Roose, Cumbria, LA13 9SJ
Roose is situated on the Furness line and is managed by Northern.
Roose Station is an unstaffed station.