Abbey Place is a street located in Forth. It uses the postcode ML11 8EB. The street has a length of approximately 50 metres.
The street is located within the South Lanarkshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of Lanarkshire, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 329.33 miles North West from central London., 22.64 miles East from Glasgow, 23.41 miles South West from Edinburgh and 55.7 miles South West from Dundee.
ABBEY PLACE is within the Post Town of LANARK
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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 Place
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Livingston Bathgate Address: Starlaw Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.86 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Glasgow Motherwell Address: Edinburgh Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.45 |
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10.60 |
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12.45 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Address: Keith Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.09 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Independent Estates | 55 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AL | Visit Website |
| Remax Clydesdale & Tweeddale | 31a High Street Carluke ML8 4AL | Visit Website |
| YOUR MOVE First | 13 St. Leonard Street, Lanark, ML11 7AB | Visit Website |
| YOUR MOVE First Lettings | 13 St. Leonard Street, Lanark, ML11 7AB | Visit Website |
| AB Properties | 19 Bannatyne Street, Lanark, ML11 7JR | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Scotland |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.761981 |
| Longitude | -3.694892 |
| OS Easting (X): | 293660 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 653368 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS937534 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Place
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Lea Rig | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:42 |
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| Sunset | 15:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Drumalbin 30 December 2024 at 17:00 (9.46 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.2°C (97.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00132172 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| LSOA Code: | S01012589 |
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| LSOA Name: | Forth &Braehead and Auchengray - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
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| MSOA Code: | S02002357 |
| MSOA Name: | Forth &Braehead and Auchengray |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Carluke Superstore |
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| Lanark Rd, Carluke, ML8 5AL |
| 0345 675 7263 |
| Distance: 5.99 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Carluke Superstore |
| Tesco Lanark Gallowhill Rd Superstore |
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| Gallowhill Rd, North Vennel, Lanark, ML11 7AG |
| 0345 677 9404 |
| Distance: 6.82 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Lanark Gallowhill Rd Superstore |
| Morrisons Lanark |
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| St. Vincent Place, Lanark ML11 7LB |
| 01555 660835 |
| Distance: 6.85 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Lanark |
| Asda Newmains |
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| 2 Morningside Road, Newmains, ML2 9AS |
| 01698 387920 |
| Distance: 7.18 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Newmains |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01555 - Lanark |
| Area Code: 01501 - Harthill |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 6.5 | 6.7 | 8.1 | N | 8 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Lanarkshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton &ML3 0AA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 740 6080 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Lanark and Hamilton East |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| 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: Clydesdale North Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Lanarkshire |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Forth Primary School
Address: Forth Primary School, Main Street, Forth, ML11 8AE
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01555 811205
Braehead Primary School
Address: Braehead Primary School, Carnwath Road, Braehead, FORTH, ML11 8EY
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01555 811252
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| State Hospital | Carstairs | ML11 8RP | 7.83 Km | View Directions |
| Lockhart Hospital | Whitelees Road, Lanark | ML11 7RX | 10.61 Km | View Directions |
| Whitburn House | 12/14 The Avenue, Whitburn, Bathgate, West Lothian | EH47 0DD | 11.25 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| DENTAL SURGERY | Fauldhouse Partnership Centre, Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse | EH479JD | 7.53 Km | View Directions |
| SHOTTS DENTAL PRACTICE | 1 Burnbrae Road, Shotts | ML7 5ED | 8.31 Km | View Directions |
| STATION DENTAL PRACTICE | 133 Station Road, Shotts | ML7 4BJ | 9.07 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
KINGSHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 MANSE ROAD, FORTH, LANARK, ML11 8AJ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 811200
BARCLAY MEDICAL PRACTICE-FAULDHOUSE
Address: FAULDHOUSE PARTNERSHIP CENTRE, LANRIGG ROAD, FAULDHOUSE, BATHGATE, EH47 9JD
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01501 773020
TINTO VIEW HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE STATE HOSPITAL, LAMPITS ROAD, CARSTAIRS JUNCTION, LANARK, ML11 8RP
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 840293
MEDWYN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 7 BIGGAR ROAD, CARNWATH, LANARK, ML11 8HJ
Distance: 5.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 840525
THE GEORGE PRACTICE
Address: SHOTTS HEALTH CENTRE, 36 STATION ROAD, SHOTTS, ML7 5DS
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01501 821544
BURNBRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHOTTS HEALTH CENTRE, 36 STATION ROAD, SHOTTS, ML7 5DS
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01501 822256
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Lindsay & Gilmour Chemist | 93 Main Street, Forth | ML11 8AA | 01555 811247 | View Directions | |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | 2 Main Street, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, | EH47 9JA | 01501 770243 | View Directions | |
| PNC Pharma Ltd | 73A Lanark Road, Carstairs | ML11 8QL | 01555 870948 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)
Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF
Distance: 8.78 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 9.91 miles
Contact: :
LIVINGSTON DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 315 THE ELEMENTS, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6GS
Distance: 10.85 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LIVINGSTON)
Address: 88-89 ALMONDVALE CENTRE, ALMONDVALE SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6HR
Distance: 10.97 miles
Contact: :
4176 LIVINGSTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ALMONDVALE ROAD SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6NB
Distance: 11.08 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MOTHERWELL)
Address: 47-49 BRANDON PARADE SOUTH, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RE
Distance: 11.68 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Fauldhouse Station is 4.29 miles away.
Address: Fauldhouse station, off Main Street, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, EH47 9DJ
Fauldhouse is situated on the Shotts Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Fauldhouse Station is an unstaffed station.
Breich Station is 4.63 miles away.
Address: Breich station, off the A71, Breich, West Lothian, EH55 8JH
Breich is situated on the Shotts Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Breich Station is an unstaffed station.