Abbey Mead Caerfyrddin is a street located in Caerfyrddin with a Postcode of SA31 2EN
About Abbey Mead
Abbey Mead is a street located in Caerfyrddin. It uses the postcode SA31 2EN. The street has a length of approximately 210 metres.
The street is located within the Sir Gaerfyrddin - Carmarthenshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 47202733 and 47207586 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Dyfed, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 181.57 miles West from central London., 22.59 miles North West from Swansea, 39.16 miles South from Aberystwyth and 41.55 miles East from St Davids.
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 Mead
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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 Mead
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen Address: Tenby Rd, St Clears, Carmarthen, SA33 4JN Telephone: 0871 984 6053 Visit Hotel Page |
9.48 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Llanelli Cross Hands Address: A48, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6RJ Telephone: 0871 984 6230 Visit Hotel Page |
10.17 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Llanelli Central West Address: Sandpiper Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.47 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Llanelli Central Address: Stepney Pl, Swansea, Llanelli, SA15 3YF Telephone: 0871 984 6350 Visit Hotel Page |
13.72 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Llanelli Central East Address: Llandafen Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.21 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Evans Bros | 18A King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BH | Visit Website |
| Clee Tompkinson Francis - Camarthen | 2 Queen Street, Carmarthen,SA31 1JR | |
| Terry Thomas & Co | Cambrian House, Cambrian Place, Carmarthen,SA31 1QG | Visit Website |
| Swift Property Services | 1 King Street, Carmarthen,SA31 1BA | Visit Website |
| Carmarthenshire County Council | Carmarthenshire County Council, County Hall, Castle Hill, Camarthen,SA31 1JP |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dyfed-Powys |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.862811 |
| Longitude | -4.294322 |
| OS Easting (X): | 242037 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 220784 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SN420208 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Mead
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Priory Street (A484) | junction |
| Tanerdy (A484) | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:52 |
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| Sunset | 16:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Pembrey Sands 25 November 2024 at 07:00 (10.82 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.1°C (77.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (29 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00003455 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals |
| Average Age | 44.41 |
| Area Population | 2075.00 |
| Male Population | 1038.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1037.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 73 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01000641 |
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| LSOA Name: | Carmarthenshire 008A |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000149 |
| MSOA Name: | Carmarthenshire 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Carmarthen Extra |
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| Morfa Ln, Carmarthen, SA31 3AX |
| 0345 026 9546 |
| Distance: 1.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Carmarthen Extra |
| Morrisons Carmarthen |
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| Parc Pensarn, Camarthen SA31 2NF |
| 01267 221530 |
| Distance: 1.39 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Carmarthen |
| Iceland Cross Hands Food Wh |
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| UNIT 3, CROSS HANDS RT PK, LLANDEILO ROAD, CROSS HANDS, SA14 6NB |
| 01269831546 |
| Distance: 10.06 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Cross Hands Food Wh |
| Iceland Llanelli |
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| 12/14 Park Street, Llanelli, Camarthenshire, SA15 3YE |
| 01554759587 |
| Distance: 13.72 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Llanelli |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01267 - Carmarthen |
| Area Code: 01994 - St Clears |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 6.1 | 7 | 9.2 | N | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Carmarthenshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire &SA31 1JP |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01267 234 567 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Ann Davies |
| Details for the MP Ann Davies on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Ann Davies on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Ann Davies won with a majority of 4,535 the result was PC gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,005 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Carmarthen Town South Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Dyfed |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Abergwili Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Abergwili Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Gerddi Gyfre, Abergwili, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2JD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01267 236209
Myrddin C.P. School
Address: Myrddin C.P. School, Heol Disgwylfa, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1TE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01267 232626
Ysgol Y Dderwen
Address: Ysgol Y Dderwen, Heol Spurrell, Caerfyrddin, Sir Gaerfyrddin, SA31 1TG
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01267 235598
Richmond Park Primary School
Address: Richmond Park Primary School, Priory Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1NB
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01267 238298
Llangunnor C.P. School
Address: Llangunnor C.P. School, Penymorfa Lane, Pensarn, Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2NN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01267 237841
Model Church In Wales School
Address: Model Church In Wales School, College Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3EQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01267 234386
St Mary's R.C. Primary School (Carmarthen)
Address: St Mary's R.C. Primary School (Carmarthen), Union Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DE
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01267 234297
Johnstown Primary School
Address: Johnstown Primary School, Salem Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3HS
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01267 236653
Wales Secondary Schools
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin
Address: Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin, Croesyceiliog, Caerfyrddin, Sir Gaerfyrddin, SA32 8DN
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01267 234829
Queen Elizabeth High School
Address: Queen Elizabeth High School, Llansteffan Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3NL
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01267 245300
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ST PETER'S SURGERY
Address: ST. PETERS SURGERY, ST. PETERS STREET, CARMARTHEN, DYFED, SA31 1AH
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01267 236841
FURNACE HOUSE SURGERY
Address: ST. ANDREWS ROAD, CARMARTHEN, DYFED, SA31 1EX
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01267 236616
MORFA LANE SURGERY
Address: 2 MORFA LANE, CARMARTHEN, SA31 3AX
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01267 234774
MEDDYGFA TYWI
Address: STATION ROAD, NANTGAREDIG, CARMARTHEN, DYFED, SA32 7LG
Distance: 4.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01267 290240
COALBROOK SURGERY
Address: COALBROOK ROAD, PONTYBEREM, LLANELLI, DYFED, SA15 5HU
Distance: 7.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01269 870207
MEDDYGFA'R SARN
Address: 12 HEOL Y MEINCIAU, PONTYATES, LLANELLI, DYFED, SA15 5TR
Distance: 8.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01269 860348
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Carmarthen Station is 0.82 miles away.
Address: Carmarthen station, Station Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2BE
Carmarthen is situated on the The West Wales lines and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Carmarthen Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Ferryside Station is 7.27 miles away.
Address: Ferryside station, Eva Terrace, Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5TD
Ferryside is situated on the The West Wales lines and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Ferryside Station is an unstaffed station.