Abbey Meadows in the town of DALTON-IN-FURNESS in Mill Brow
About Abbey Meadows
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).
The street is located within the Barrow-in-Furness 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 223.91 miles North West from central London., 17.39 miles North West from Lancaster, 52.03 miles North from Liverpool and 52.53 miles South from Carlisle.
ABBEY MEADOWS is within the Post Town of DALTON-IN-FURNESS
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 Meadows
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003978 (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 Meadows
| 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 |
2.74 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Barrow In Furness Address: North Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.26 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Ulverston Address: Lonsdale Terrace Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.43 |
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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 |
14.11 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Lancaster Central Address: King St, Lancaster, LA1 1RE Telephone: 0871 984 6453 Visit Hotel Page |
17.21 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cumbria |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Meadows | |
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| Latitude | 54.149147 |
| Longitude | -3.187932 |
| OS Easting (X): | 322419 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 473262 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD224733 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:41 |
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| Sunset | 16:13 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Walney Island 16 November 2024 at 02:00 (3.26 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.9°C (88.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00096794 & E00096799 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities & Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 41.30 & 44.58 |
| Area Population | 1505.00 & 1404.00 |
| Male Population | 748.00 & 701.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 757.00 & 703.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 & 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019149 &E01019148 |
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| LSOA Name: | Barrow-in-Furness 002B &Barrow-in-Furness 002A |
| SOA Code: | 5b &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003978 |
| MSOA Name: | Barrow-in-Furness 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Barrow Metro |
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| Flass Ln, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 0DZ |
| 0345 671 9378 |
| Distance: 2.34 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Barrow Metro |
| Asda Barrow |
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| Walney Road, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5UG |
| 01229 826011 |
| Distance: 2.67 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: 2.69 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Rawlinson St Barrow Express |
| Tesco Barrow-in-furness Extra |
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| Corner House Park, Hindpool Rd, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2NE |
| 0345 677 9051 |
| Distance: 3.16 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: Dalton South Ward |
| Parish: Dalton Town with Newton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Dowdales School
Address: Dowdales School, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8AH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01229469800
Chetwynde School
Address: Chetwynde School, Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0NY
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01229824210
England Primary Schools
Newton Primary School
Address: Newton Primary School, Newton Road, Newton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LT
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
George Romney Junior School
Address: George Romney Junior School, Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SE
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01229463002
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
Address: Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School, Chapel Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8RX
Distance: 0.77 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: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01229462729
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Crooklands Brow, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8LB
Distance: 1.04 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: 1.17 miles
Contact:
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Address: St Paul's CofE Junior School, Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01229822211
Nearest Hospitals
| Furness General Hospital |
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| Address: Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 4LF, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01229 870870 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.92 (miles) |
| Directions from to Furness General Hospital |
| Ulverston Community Hospital |
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| Address: Stanley Street, Ulverston, LA12 7BT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Pds Medical Ltd |
| Distance: 8.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ulverston Community Hospital |
| Lancashire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme - Fleetwood Hospital |
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| Address: Pharos Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6BE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 27.38 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lancashire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme - Fleetwood Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MARKET STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 130 MARKET STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8RG
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
OXFORD PLACE DENTAL
Address: 31 FURNESS PARK ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, LA14 5PH
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
ARDENT DENTAL CARE
Address: 123 OXFORD STREET, BARROW IN FURNESS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5QH
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 120 HARTINGTON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5TW
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2-4 HARTINGTON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5SL
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 99 CAVENDISH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 1DL
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DALTON SURGERY
Address: 92 MARKET STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8AB
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 462591
JEELANI
Address: 42 MIDDLEFIELD, ORMSGILL, CUMBRIA, LA14 4BX
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 99 ABBEY ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5ES
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 402525
BRIDGEGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WINCHESTER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9SH
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 820304
LIVERPOOL HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 69 RISEDALE ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9QY
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 402630
THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, 26 HARTINGTON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5SL
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 402900
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ALLIED PHARMACY DALTON
Address: 75-77 MARKET STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, LA15 8DL
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 462427
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 44 MIDDLE FIELD, ORMSGILL, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 4BX
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 837483
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 56 SETTLE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5HQ
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 820252
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: THE PHARMACY, AINSLIE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5AY
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 821310
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: FORMER UNITED CLUB, FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NN
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 821050
BOOTS
Address: 8-10 RISEDALE ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9RD
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01229 431792
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dalton (Cumbria) Station is 0.50 miles away.
Address: Dalton station, Station Approach, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA
Dalton (Cumbria) is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line|Furness line and is managed by Northern.
Dalton (Cumbria) Station is an unstaffed station.
Roose Station is 2.36 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.