Abbey Works in Margam in the town of PORT TALBOT in The Docks
About Abbey Works
The street is located within the Neath Port Talbot &Bridgend Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
It is located within the county of , which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 158.03 miles West from central London., 8.15 miles South East from Swansea, 26.52 miles West from Cardiff and 35.85 miles North from Barnstaple.
ABBEY WORKS is within the Post Town of PORT TALBOT
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 Works
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs W02000217, W02000216, W02000227 (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 Works
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Swansea East Address: M4, Jct 43, Llandarcy, Neath Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.44 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Swansea Waterfront Address: The Waterfront Development, Langdon Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.68 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Swansea City Centre Address: The City Gates, Wind Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.93 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Swansea Central Address: 1 Princess Way, Swansea, SA1 3LQ Telephone: 0871 984 6326 Visit Hotel Page |
8.04 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff Address: M4 Junction 36 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.62 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: South Wales |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Works | |
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| Latitude | 51.567652 |
| Longitude | -3.773157 |
| OS Easting (X): | 277118 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 186962 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SS771870 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:42 |
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| Sunset | 16:19 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Mumbles Head 4 June 2024 at 10:00 (8.93 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.8°C (91.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (23 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00004956, W00004958, W00004960, W00004963, W00005052, W00005143, W00005294 & W00009962 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Hard-Pressed Workers, Established Farming Communities, Ageing Rural Flat Tenants, Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces, Hampered Aspiration & Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 45.25, 38.16, 40.87, 40.97, 43.45 & 33.70 |
| Area Population | 1043.00, 1974.00, 1171.00, 1470.00, 1776.00 & 2449.00 |
| Male Population | 526.00, 953.00, 555.00, 713.00, 854.00 & 1209.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 517.00, 1021.00, 616.00, 757.00, 922.00 & 1240.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 18, 12, 21, 38, 27 & 79 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01000932, W01000933, W01000952, W01000967, W01001000 &W01001002 |
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| LSOA Name: | Neath Port Talbot 019A, Neath Port Talbot 019B, Neath Port Talbot 018D, Neath Port Talbot 019C, Bridgend 010B &Bridgend 010D |
| SOA Code: | 5d, 2b, 5b, 2d &4a |
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| MSOA Code: | W02000217, W02000216 &W02000227 |
| MSOA Name: | Neath Port Talbot 019, Neath Port Talbot 018 &Bridgend 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Port Talbot Superstore |
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| Prior St, Port Talbot, SA13 1YA |
| 0345 677 9562 |
| Distance: 2.04 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Port Talbot Superstore |
| Iceland Port Talbot |
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| Store D Aberafan Centre, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 1PB |
| 01639887090 |
| Distance: 2.09 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Port Talbot |
| Iceland Port Talbot Food Wh |
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| CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, ABERAVON, PORT TALBOT, SA12 7BZ |
| 01639812480 |
| Distance: 2.93 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Port Talbot Food Wh |
| Morrisons Port Talbot - Baglan |
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| Christchurch Road, Baglan Industrial Park, Port Talbot SA12 7DA |
| 01639 822097 |
| Distance: 3.08 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Port Talbot - Baglan |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01639 - Neath |
| Area Code: 01792 - Swansea |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Neath Port Talbot &Bridgend |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Port Talbot Civic Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend &CF31 4WB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01639 68 68 68 &01656 643 643 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Aberavon &Bridgend |
| The Member of Parliament is Stephen Kinnock |
| Details for the MP Stephen Kinnock on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Stephen Kinnock on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Stephen Kinnock won with a majority of 10,354 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 72,580 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Margam, Port Talbot, Tai-bach &Cornelly Ward |
| Community Council: Cornelly |
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Nearest Schools
Wales Middle Schools
Ysgol Cwm Brombil
Address: Ysgol Cwm Brombil, Bertha Road, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2AN
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01639 760110
Wales Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Nobel Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 6YN
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: 01639 769743
Sandfields Primary School
Address: Sandfields Primary School, Lilian Street, Aberavon, Port Talbot, SA12 6AJ
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: 01639 882355
Wales Secondary Schools
St Joseph's RC School and 6th Form Centre
Address: St Joseph's RC School and 6th Form Centre, Newton Avenue, Aberavon, Port Talbot, SA12 6EY
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: 01639 884305
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
JEREMY D ISAAC AND ASSOCIATES
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 68 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA13 1LR
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 116 TALBOT ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA13 1LB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 41 FORGE ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA13 1PG
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
MY DENTIST
Address: UNIT 3, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BAGLAN INDUSTRIAL PARK, PORT TALBOT, SA12 7BZ
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
PORT TALBOT RESOURCE CENTRE
Address: MOOR ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA12 7BJ
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
TY ARIAN
Address: SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA12 7RX
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MOUNT SURGERY
Address: MARGAM ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA13 2BN
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778975
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FAIRFIELD SURGERY, PORT TALBOT RESOURCE CENTRE, MOOR ROAD, PORT TALBOT, SA12 7BJ
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 500590
RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Address: PORT TALBOT RESOURCE CENTRE, MOOR ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA12 7BJ
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 813868
KINGS SURGERY
Address: PRIMARY CARE RESOURCE CENTRE, MOOR ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA12 7BJ
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 821489
ROSEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PORT TALBOT RESOURCE CTRE, MOOR ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA12 7BJ
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 500583
CWMAVON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PENLLYN, CWMAVON, PORT TALBOT, SA12 9PY
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 871071
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
KNIGHTS TAIBACH PHARMACY
Address: 76 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PORT TALBOT, SA13 1LR
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 885607
KNIGHTS WILLIAMS & WHEELER PHARMACY
Address: 56 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PORT TALBOT, SA13 1LG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 883399
WELL
Address: 127 STATION ROAD, PORT TALBOT, SA13 1NR
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 883524
WELL
Address: 20A VICTORIA ROAD, PORT TALBOT, SA12 6AB
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 883473
ALLIED PHARMACY MARSH STREET
Address: 38 MARSH STREET, PORT TALBOT, SA12 6UD
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 884300
BOOTS
Address: ABERAFAN CENTRE, PORT TALBOT, SA13 1PB
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01639 883809
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Port Talbot Parkway Station is 1.70 miles away.
Address: Port Talbot Parkway station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1UR
Port Talbot Parkway is situated on the South Wales Main Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Port Talbot Parkway Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Baglan Station is 3.69 miles away.
Address: Baglan station, Seaway Parade, Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 8ES
Baglan is situated on the South Wales Main Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Baglan Station is an unstaffed station.