Abbey Bridge is a primary road with a speed limit of 60 mph and without street lighting
The street is located within the South Lakeland 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 Cumbria, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 217.15 miles North West from central London., 17.24 miles North East from Lancaster, 45.91 miles South from Carlisle and 53.05 miles North West from Leeds.
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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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004023 (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 Bridge
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Kendal - Killington Lake Address: Killington Lake Motorway Service Area, M6 Southbound Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.18 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Kendal Killington Lake Address: Killington Lake Ss Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.24 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Kendal Address: A591, Kendal, LA8 8AA Telephone: 0871 984 6327 Visit Hotel Page |
7.62 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Kendal Central Address: Maude St Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.18 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Burton M6 Northbound Address: Moto Service Area, M6, Burton-in-Kendal, Carnforth, LA6 1JF Telephone: 0871 984 6126 Visit Hotel Page |
8.49 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cumbria |
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Location Details
| Abbey Bridge | |
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| Latitude | 54.262818 |
| Longitude | -2.581547 |
| OS Easting (X): | 362124 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 485413 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD621854 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:27 |
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| Sunset | 15:51 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shap 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (16.97 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.7°C (64.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (23 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00098007 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities |
| Average Age | 44.42 |
| Area Population | 2601.00 |
| Male Population | 1395.00 (54%) |
| Female Population | 1206.00 (46%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019384 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Lakeland 009C |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004023 |
| MSOA Name: | South Lakeland 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Kendal |
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| Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7JA |
| 01539 741416 |
| Distance: 7.02 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Kendal |
| Iceland Kendal |
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| 61/68 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED |
| 01539733421 |
| Distance: 7.99 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Kendal |
| Tesco Kendal Highgate Express |
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| 26-28 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4SX |
| 0345 610 6722 |
| Distance: 8.05 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kendal Highgate Express |
| Morrisons Kendal |
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| Queen Katherines Avenue, Kendal LA9 6DU |
| 01539 734554 |
| Distance: 8.21 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Kendal |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 015396 - Sedbergh |
| Area Code: 01539 - Kendal |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Lakeland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal &LA9 4UF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 050 4434 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| The Member of Parliament is Lizzi Collinge |
| Details for the MP Lizzi Collinge on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lizzi Collinge on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lizzi Collinge won with a majority of 5,815 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,424 |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6-8 CHAPEL LANE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 2AL
Distance: 4.23 miles
Contact: :
MAIN STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 43-47 MAIN STREET, SEDBERGH, CUMBRIA, LA10 5BL
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
MORECAMBE BAY HOSPITALS NHS
Address: WESTMORLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL, BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7RG
Distance: 6.75 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 14 MILNTHORPE ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 5AS
Distance: 7.71 miles
Contact: :
59A STRAMONGATE [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 59A STRAMONGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4BH
Distance: 7.96 miles
Contact: :
KENDAL DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 56 STRAMONGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4BD
Distance: 7.98 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LUNESDALE SURGERY
Address: KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 2HQ
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 271210
LUNESDALE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WELLINGTON COURT, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, LA6 2HQ
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: :
SEDBERGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, SEDBERGH, CUMBRIA, LA10 5DL
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 718191
DR LUMB W & PARTNER
Address: METHODIST CHURCH HALL, DENT, SEDBERGH, CUMBRIA, LA10 5QJ
Distance: 5.15 miles
Contact: :
THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT.
Address: BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HR
Distance: 7.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 718080
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY
Address: THE GILLINGGATE CENTRE, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4JE
Distance: 7.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720241
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 2-4 MARKET SQUARE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 2AN
Distance: 4.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 271258
BOOTS
Address: 48-50 MAIN STREET, SEDBERGH, CUMBRIA, LA10 5BL
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 620270
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7JA
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 742410
WELL
Address: HELME CHASE SURGERY, BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HR
Distance: 7.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 737953
GILLINGGATE PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, LA9 4JE
Distance: 7.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720461
WELL
Address: 132 HIGHGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4HE
Distance: 7.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720249
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
COLLINGE OPTICIANS
Address: 12 MARKET STREET, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 2AU
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
A IRVING OPTOMETRIST LTD
Address: 29 STRAMONGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4BH
Distance: 7.96 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (KENDAL)
Address: UNIT SU9, WESTMORLAND SHOPPING CENTRE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LR
Distance: 8.07 miles
Contact: :
LM BAVERSTOCK
Address: 2 MAIN STREET, TOWN CENTRE, MILNTHORPE, CUMBRIA, LA7 7PN
Distance: 8.07 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (KENDAL)
Address: 37 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LT
Distance: 8.09 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 ELEPHANT YARD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NG
Distance: 8.13 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Oxenholme Lake District Station is 6.39 miles away.
Address: Oxenholme Lake District station, Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF
Oxenholme Lake District is situated on the Windermere branch line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by Avanti West Coast.
Oxenholme Lake District Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Kendal Station is 7.97 miles away.
Address: Kendal station, Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
Kendal is situated on the Windermere branch line and is managed by Northern.
Kendal Station is an unstaffed station.