Abbey Fields in the town of Ramsey
About Abbey Fields
Abbey Fields is a street located in the town of Ramsey. It uses the postcode PE26 1TG. The street has a length of approximately 214 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Cambridgeshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Huntingdonshire District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 17802516 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Cambridgeshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 65.82 miles North from central London., 10.18 miles South East from Peterborough, 19.52 miles North West from Cambridge and 26.66 miles North East from Bedford.
ABBEY FIELDS is within the Post Town of HUNTINGDON
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 Fields
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003755 (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 Fields
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Peterborough (A1(M)J16) Address: Norman Cross Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.81 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Peterborough Hampton Address: 4 Ashbourne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.97 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Peterborough Central Address: New Rd, Peterborough, PE1 1FW Telephone: 0871 984 6303 Visit Hotel Page |
10.25 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Huntingdon A1 A14 Address: Great North Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.43 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Peterborough Address: Peterborough Services, A1 Junction 17, Great North Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.71 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Sharman Quinney | 17 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HG | Visit Website |
| William H. Brown | 17a Great Whyte, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE26 1HG | Visit Website |
| Thomas Morris - Ramsey | 9 Great Whyte Ramsey PE26 1HE | Visit Website |
| Firmin & Co | 21 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HA | Visit Website |
| Lennon James Property | Unit 2 Green Farm The Green Abbots Ripton Huntingdon PE28 2PF | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cambridgeshire |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Fields | |
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| Latitude | 52.452239 |
| Longitude | -0.101735 |
| OS Easting (X): | 528981 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 285544 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL290855 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Fields
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbots Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
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| Sunset | 16:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wittering 15 November 2024 at 21:00 (18.60 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (86.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00091601 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 44.39 |
| Area Population | 1680.00 |
| Male Population | 814.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 866.00 (52%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01018156 |
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| LSOA Name: | Huntingdonshire 003A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003755 |
| MSOA Name: | Huntingdonshire 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Ramsey Superstore |
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| Neil Way, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 2SB |
| 0345 671 9448 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ramsey Superstore |
| Tesco Somersham High St Express |
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| 89 High St, Somersham, PE28 3EE |
| 0345 610 2759 |
| Distance: 6.41 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Somersham High St Express |
| Tesco Huntingdon Extra |
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| Abbots Ripton Rd, Sapley, Huntingdon, PE28 2LA |
| 0345 677 9367 |
| Distance: 7.63 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Huntingdon Extra |
| Morrisons Stanground |
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| Bellona Drive, Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8GP |
| 01733 308707 |
| Distance: 8.02 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Stanground |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01487 - Warboys |
| Area Code: 01354 - Chatteris |
| Area Code: 01480 - Huntingdon |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.8 | 9.4 | 16.4 | N | 14 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Huntingdonshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Pathfinder House, St Marys Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire &PE29 3TN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01480 388 388 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North West Cambridgeshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Sam Carling |
| Details for the MP Sam Carling on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sam Carling on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sam Carling won with a majority of 39 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,915 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ramsey Ward |
| Parish: Ramsey Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Cambridgeshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Abbey College, Ramsey
Address: Abbey College, Ramsey, Abbey Road, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1DG
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01487812352
England Primary Schools
Ramsey Junior School
Address: Ramsey Junior School, Station Road, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1JA
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01487812500
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
Address: Ramsey Spinning Infant School, High Street, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1AD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01487813587
Bury CofE Primary School
Address: Bury CofE Primary School, Owls End, Bury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2NJ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01487813784
Ramsey Community Junior School
Address: Ramsey Community Junior School, Station Road, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1JA
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact:
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
Address: Ramsey Spinning Infant School, High Street, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1AD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Doddington Hospital - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust |
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| Address: Doddington Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, PE15 0UG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01223 219400 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 11.91 (miles) |
| Directions from to Doddington Hospital - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust |
| Hinchingbrooke Hospital |
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| Address: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT, |
| Independent Sector |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01480 416416 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 14.88 (miles) |
| Directions from to Hinchingbrooke Hospital |
| Peterborough City Hospital |
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| Address: Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01733 678000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 18.93 (miles) |
| Directions from to Peterborough City Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RAMSEY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, RAMSEY, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE26 1AE
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
MILL GREEN (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 60 MILL GREEN, WARBOYS, HUNTINGDON, PE28 2SB
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
THE HOLLIES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 14 PARK STREET, CHATTERIS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE16 6AF
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: :
SO DENTAL
Address: 14 EAST PARK STREET, CHATTERIS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE16 6LD
Distance: 6.40 miles
Contact: :
DR VEEHAR MALDE
Address: 6A CHURCH STREET, SOMERSHAM, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE28 3EG
Distance: 6.46 miles
Contact: :
WYTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: WYTON, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE28 2EA
Distance: 7.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
RAMSEY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MEWS CLOSE, WHYTEFIELD ROAD, RAMSEY, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE26 1BP
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01487 812611
RAINBOW SURGERY
Address: 1 STOCKING FEN ROAD, RAMSEY, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE26 1SA
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
MOAT HOUSE SURGERY RESOURCE CENTRE
Address: 3 POPES LANE, WARBOYS, HUNTINGDON, PE28 2RN
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
MOAT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: BEECH CLOSE, WARBOYS, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE28 2RQ
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01487 822230
RIVERPORT MEDICAL PRACTICE - PARKHALL SITE
Address: 2C PARKHALL ROAD, SOMERSHAM, HUNTINGDON, PE28 3EU
Distance: 6.32 miles
Contact: :
GEORGE CLARE SURGERY
Address: SWAN DRIVE, NEW ROAD, CHATTERIS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE16 6EX
Distance: 6.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01354 695888
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
RAMSEY PHARMACY (GREAT WHYTE)
Address: 20 GREAT WHYTE, RAMSEY, HUNTINGDON, PE26 1HA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01487 814886
RAMSEY PHARMACY (STOCKING FEN RD)
Address: STOCKING FEN ROAD, RAMSEY, HUNTINGDON, PE26 1SA
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01487 812527
WARDS OF WARBOYS DISPENSING CHEMISTS
Address: 1 RAMSEY ROAD, WARBOYS, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE28 2RW
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01487 822387
ALLIED PHARMACY HIGH STREET
Address: 22-24 HIGH STREET, CHATTERIS, PE16 6BG
Distance: 6.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01354 692568
ALCHEMY PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Address: GEORGE CLARE SURGERY, SWAN DRIVE, NEW ROAD, CHATTERIS, PE16 6EX
Distance: 6.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01354 695953
J W ANDERSON DISPENSING CHEMIST
Address: GALEN HOUSE, 83 HIGH STREET, SOMERSHAM, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE28 3JB
Distance: 6.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01487 840219
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Whittlesea Station is 6.79 miles away.
Address: Whittlesea station, Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF
Whittlesea is situated on the Ely to Peterborough Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Whittlesea Station is an unstaffed station.
Huntingdon Station is 9.35 miles away.
Address: Huntingdon station, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP
Huntingdon is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Huntingdon Station is staffed on a part time basis.