Abbey Square is a tertiary road in Staveley|KENDAL with a speed limit of 30 mph and with 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 228.82 miles North West from central London., 22.85 miles North from Lancaster, 36.01 miles South from Carlisle and 63.54 miles South West from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Map of Abbey Square
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004016 (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.
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Square Staveley|KENDAL
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Kendal Central Address: Maude St Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.32 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Kendal Address: A591, Kendal, LA8 8AA Telephone: 0871 984 6327 Visit Hotel Page |
6.12 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Kendal Killington Lake Address: Killington Lake Ss Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.46 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Kendal - Killington Lake Address: Killington Lake Motorway Service Area, M6 Southbound Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.54 |
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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 |
14.13 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cumbria |
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Location Details
| Abbey Square | |
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| Latitude | 54.377986 |
| Longitude | -2.817855 |
| OS Easting (X): | 346882 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 498378 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD469984 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Square
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Station Road | |
| Windermere Road | |
| Silver Street | |
| Main Street |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
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| Sunset | 16:48 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shap 30 January 2025 at 21:00 (10.06 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.9°C (93.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00098031 |
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| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 47.80 |
| Area Population | 2116.00 |
| Male Population | 1033.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1083.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019387 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Lakeland 002A |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004016 |
| MSOA Name: | South Lakeland 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Windermere Main Road Local |
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| Main Road, Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 1DX |
| 1539488843 |
| Distance: 3.56 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Windermere Main Road Local |
| Sainsburys Kendal |
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| Mint Bridge, Shap Road, Kendal, England, LA9 6DL |
| 1539871980 |
| Distance: 4.05 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kendal |
| Morrisons Kendal |
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| Queen Katherines Avenue, Kendal LA9 6DU |
| 01539 734554 |
| Distance: 4.21 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Kendal |
| Tesco Bowness-on-windermere Express |
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| 4-5 The Royal, Cumbria, Bowness-On-Windermere, LA23 3DB |
| 0345 671 9296 |
| Distance: 4.22 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bowness-on-windermere Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01539 - Kendal |
| Area Code: 015394 - Hawkshead |
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 Tim Farron |
| Details for the MP Tim Farron on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Tim Farron on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Tim Farron won with a majority of 21,472 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,029 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Kendal Rural Ward |
| Parish: Over Staveley Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Cumbria |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Address: St Oswald's CofE Primary School, Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: 01539738185
Staveley CofE School
Address: Staveley CofE School, Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PH
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01539821218
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
VICTORIA TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 26 VICTORIA TERRACE, VICTORIA STREET, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1AB
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
ZEBRA DENTAL
Address: BERTRUM CHAMBERS, ELLERTHWAITE SQUARE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1DP
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: ST. JOHNS HOUSE, LAKE ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EQ
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 147 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4RF
Distance: 4.31 miles
Contact: :
SANDES AVENUE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 SANDES AVENUE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LL
Distance: 4.35 miles
Contact: :
ENTRY LANE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 25 ENTRY LANE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NQ
Distance: 4.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR BURNS P & PARTNERS
Address: STAVELEY SURGERY, 9 CROOK ROAD, STAVELEY, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA8 9NG
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
ST. MARY'S SURGERY
Address: AMBLESIDE ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1BA
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 488484
WINDERMERE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GOODLEY DALE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EG
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 445159
MAUDE STREET SURGERY
Address: MAUDE STREET, KENDAL, LA9 4QE
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 722124
STATION HOUSE SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 6SA
Distance: 4.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 722660
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY
Address: THE GILLINGGATE CENTRE, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4JE
Distance: 4.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720241
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
STAVELEY PHARMACY
Address: 6 MAIN STREET, STAVELEY, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA8 9LU
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 821222
WINDERMER COMMUNITY PHARMACY LTD
Address: 16 CRESCENT ROAD, WINDERMERE, LA23 1DT
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443417
BOOTS
Address: 10-12 CRESCENT ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1EA
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443093
WINDERMERE HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY LTD
Address: GOODLY DALE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EG
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443139
WELL
Address: 2 MAUDE STREET, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4QD
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720152
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 10,ELEPHANT YD, 66 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720180
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BAGOT OPTICIANS (WINDERMERE)
Address: 15 VICTORIA STREET, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1AB
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL HEALTH AT HOME
Address: 94 WINDERMERE ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 5EZ
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, SHAP ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 6DL
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
SPURRETT OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 90 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: :
BAGOT OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 LIBRARY ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4QB
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 ELEPHANT YARD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NG
Distance: 4.40 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Staveley (Cumbria) Station is 0.19 miles away.
Address: Staveley station, Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
Staveley (Cumbria) is situated on the Windermere branch line and is managed by Northern.
Staveley (Cumbria) Station is an unstaffed station.
Burneside (Cumbria) Station is 2.60 miles away.
Address: Burneside station, Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
Burneside (Cumbria) is situated on the Windermere branch line and is managed by Northern.
Burneside (Cumbria) Station is an unstaffed station.