Abbey Place is a street located in the town of Tavistock. The street has a length of approximately 99 metres.
The street is located within the West Devon District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 43100547 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of PL19 0AB and PL19 0AA.
It is located within the county of Devon, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 187.72 miles West from central London., 12.26 miles North from Plymouth, 29.48 miles South West from Exeter and 32.21 miles North East from St Austell.
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 Place
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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 Place
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Plymouth Roborough Address: 399 Tavistock Rd, Plymouth, PL6 7HB Telephone: 0871 559 1840 Visit Hotel Page |
8.48 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Plymouth Derriford Address: 9 Howeson Ln, Plymouth, PL6 8BD Telephone: 0871 559 1839 Visit Hotel Page |
9.11 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Saltash Address: Callington Rd, Saltash, PL12 6LF Telephone: 0871 984 6051 Visit Hotel Page |
9.85 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Plymouth East Address: 300 Plymouth Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.21 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Okehampton Sourton Cross Address: Sourton Cross, A386, Okehampton, EX20 4LY Telephone: 0871 984 6048 Visit Hotel Page |
11.60 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Miller Town & Country | 2 Drake Road Tavistock PL19 0AU | Visit Website |
| Mansbridge Balment | Bedford Court, 14 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8AY | Visit Website |
| Salisburys | 1 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AD | Visit Website |
| Stags | 2 Market Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DA | Visit Website |
| Kirby Estate Agents | Market Road, Tavistock, PL19 0BW | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 50.549236 |
| Longitude | -4.143852 |
| OS Easting (X): | 248135 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 74423 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SX481744 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Place
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Dolvin Road (A386) | junction |
| Market Road | junction |
| Bedford Square | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:11 |
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| Sunset | 16:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Mount Batten 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (13.53 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.6°C (90.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00165949 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration |
| Average Age | 45.01 |
| Area Population | 1786.00 |
| Male Population | 875.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 911.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 21 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020332 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Devon 005A |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004233 |
| MSOA Name: | West Devon 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Tavistock Superstore |
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| Plymouth Rd Retail Park, Tavistock, PL19 9QN |
| 0345 610 6707 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Tavistock Superstore |
| Morrisons Tavistock |
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| 128-130 Plymouth Road, Tavistock PL19 9DS |
| 01822 610743 |
| Distance: 0.83 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Tavistock |
| Tesco Callington Superstore |
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| Tavistock Rd, Callington, PL17 7RD |
| 0345 026 9631 |
| Distance: 7.78 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Callington Superstore |
| Tesco Plymouth Roborough Extra |
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| 2 Woolwell Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 7RF |
| 0345 266 8759 |
| Distance: 8.02 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Plymouth Roborough Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01822 - Tavistock |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of West Devon |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon &PL19 0BZ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01822 813 600 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torridge and West Devon |
| The Member of Parliament is Geoffrey Cox |
| Details for the MP Geoffrey Cox on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Geoffrey Cox on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Geoffrey Cox won with a majority of 3,950 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,727 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Tavistock North Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Devon |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
Address: St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School, School Close, Greenlands Estate, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HW
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01822614640
Whitchurch Community Primary School
Address: Whitchurch Community Primary School, School Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9SR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
Address: St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School, Dolvin Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9EA
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01822612085
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
Address: St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School, Dolvin Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9EA
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact:
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Address: Tavistock Primary & Nursery School, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BX
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01822616044
Gulworthy Primary School
Address: Gulworthy Primary School, Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8JA
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Tavistock College
Address: Tavistock College, Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TAVYSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ABBEY RISE, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 9FD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01822 613517
ABBEY SURGERY
Address: 28 PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8BU
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01822 612247
ABBEY SURGERY, TAVISTOCK - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 28 PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, PL19 8BU
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
GUNNISLAKE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, THE ORCHARD, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9JZ
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
YELVERTON SURGERY
Address: WESTELLA ROAD, YELVERTON, DEVON, PL20 6AS
Distance: 4.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01822 852202
BERE ALSTON SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, BERE ALSTON, YELVERTON, DEVON, PL20 7EJ
Distance: 5.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS (TAVISTOCK)
Address: 3 WEST STREET, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8AD
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TAVISTOCK)
Address: 5 WEST STREET, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8AD
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
ANGUS MCPHIE OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: 7 MARKET STREET, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 0DA
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (TAVISTOCK)
Address: 82 WEST STREET, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8AQ
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
ICONIC OPTICIANS
Address: 40 BROOK STREET, TAVISTOCK, PL19 0HG
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
PLYMOUTH ROBOROUGH EXTRA
Address: 2 WOOLWELL CRESCENT, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7RF
Distance: 8.01 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gunnislake Station is 4.03 miles away.
Address: Gunnislake station, Station Approach, off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ
Gunnislake is situated on the Tamar Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Gunnislake Station is an unstaffed station.
Calstock Station is 4.57 miles away.
Address: Calstock station, Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY
Calstock is situated on the Tamar Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Calstock Station is an unstaffed station.