About Abbey Bridge
Abbey Bridge is a tertiary road in Madderty|CRIEFF
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the region of the UK.
It is located within the county of Perth and Kinross, situated in the region of the UK. It's 367.77 miles North West from central London., 28.18 miles West from Dundee, 35.8 miles North West from Edinburgh and 41.93 miles North East from Glasgow.
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 Bridge
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 56.382685 |
| Longitude | -3.695230 |
| OS Easting (X): | 295335 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 722434 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NN953224 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
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| Sunset | 19:17 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Strathallan 21 September 2024 at 20:00 (4.12 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.3°C (88.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Perth Extra |
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| Crieff Rd, Perth, PH1 2NR |
| 0345 677 9532 |
| Distance: 8.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Perth Extra |
| Asda Perth |
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| 89 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5AP |
| 01738 638100 |
| Distance: 9.73 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Perth |
| Iceland Perth Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 9, ST CATHERINE'S RETAIL PK., PERTH, PH1 5XA |
| 01738638976 |
| Distance: 9.73 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Perth Food Warehouse |
| Morrisons Perth |
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| Caledonian Road, Perth PH1 5XD |
| 01738 442422 |
| Distance: 9.75 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Perth |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01764 - Crieff |
Local Government
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| 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: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Perth and Kinross |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Madderty Primary School
Address: Madderty Primary School, Madderty, Crieff, PH7 3PA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01764 661444
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE RED PRACTICE
Address: CRIEFF MEDICAL CENTRE, KING STREET, CRIEFF, PH7 3SA
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01764 652456
THE BLUE PRACTICE
Address: CRIEFF MEDICAL CENTRE, KING STREET, CRIEFF, PERTHSHIRE, PH7 3SA
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01764 652283
ST MARGARET'S HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ST MARGARETS DRIVE, AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE, PH3 1JH
Distance: 6.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01764 662614
THE TAYMOUNT SURGERY
Address: 1 TAYMOUNT TERRACE, PERTH, PERTHSHIRE, PH1 1NU
Distance: 9.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01738 627117
KINGS PRACTICE
Address: GLOVER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 133 GLOVER STREET, PERTH, PERTHSHIRE, PH2 0JB
Distance: 9.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01738 621844
VICTORIA PRACTICE
Address: GLOVER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 133 GLOVER STREET, PERTH, PERTHSHIRE, PH2 0JB
Distance: 9.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01738 639748
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gleneagles Station is 7.58 miles away.
Address: Gleneagles station, off the A9, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1JL
Gleneagles is situated on the Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Gleneagles Station is an unstaffed station.
Perth Station is 9.79 miles away.
Address: Perth station, Leonard Street, Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH2 8RT
Perth is situated on the Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Perth Station is staffed on a part time basis.