Abbey Row Malmesbury is a street located in the town of Malmesbury
About Abbey Row
Abbey Row is a street located in the town of Malmesbury. The street has a length of approximately 334 metres.
The street is located within the Wiltshire 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 Numbers of 28600856, 44200331 and 28602693 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SN16 0AQ and SN16 0AG.
It is located within the county of Wiltshire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 86.03 miles West from central London., 13.68 miles West from Swindon, 18.88 miles North from Trowbridge and 20.34 miles South from Gloucester.
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 Row
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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 Row
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Eastbound Address: Moto Service Area, Leigh Delamere, Chippenham, SN14 6LB Telephone: 0871 984 6264 Visit Hotel Page |
5.58 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Westbound Address: Leigh Delamere West Motorway Services, M4, Chippenham, SN14 6LB Telephone: 0871 984 6227 Visit Hotel Page |
5.79 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Cirencester Address: Kings Meadow Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.54 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Swindon West M4 J16 Address: Great Western Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.90 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Swindon West M4, Jct 16 Address: Frankland Road, Blagrove Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.08 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Fielder & Jones | 10 Oxford Street, Malmesbury,SN16 9AZ | Visit Website |
| Strakers | 53 High Street Malmesbury Wiltshire, SN16 9AG | Visit Website |
| Blount & Maslin | 50 High Street, Malmesbury, SN16 9AT | Visit Website |
| Lockstones Estate Agents | 52 High Street, Malmesbury, SN16 9AT | Visit Website |
| Maison Let Ltd | 48 High Street, Malmesbury, SN16 9AT | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Wiltshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Row | |
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| Latitude | 51.584622 |
| Longitude | -2.099652 |
| OS Easting (X): | 393096 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 187364 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST931874 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Row
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Gloucester Road | junction |
| Mill Lane | junction |
| High Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
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| Sunset | 16:30 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Lyneham 8 November 2024 at 19:00 (7.28 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.0°C (86.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00162935 & E00162943 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats & Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.47 |
| Area Population | 1808.00 |
| Male Population | 880.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 928.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01031949 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wiltshire 002D |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006645 |
| MSOA Name: | Wiltshire 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Malmesbury- |
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| Waitrose, Malmesbury By-Pass, Malmesbury, SN16 9FS |
| 01666825025 |
| Distance: 0.4 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Malmesbury- |
| Tesco Tetbury Superstore |
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| Priory Rd Industrial Estate, London Rd, Tetbury, GL8 8HZ |
| 0345 677 9667 |
| Distance: 4.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Tetbury Superstore |
| Morrisons Chippenham |
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| Cepen Park North, Chippenham SN14 6UZ |
| 01249 656992 |
| Distance: 7.48 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Chippenham |
| Tesco Lyneham Express |
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| 22a Calne Rd, Lyneham, Chippenham, SN15 4PS |
| 0345 026 9386 |
| Distance: 7.86 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Lyneham Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01666 - Malmesbury |
| Area Code: 01249 - Chippenham |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 12.6 | 14.3 | 17 | N | 7 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wiltshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire &BA14 8JN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 456 0100 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Wiltshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Roz Savage |
| Details for the MP Roz Savage on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Roz Savage on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Roz Savage won with a majority of 4,973 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 71,971 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Malmesbury Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Wiltshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury, Holloway Hill, Holloway, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BB
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01666822331
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Malmesbury Church of England Primary School, Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9JR
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Malmesbury School
Address: Malmesbury School, Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01666829700
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MALMESBURY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: PRIORY WAY, MALMESBURY, SN16 0FB
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
MALMESBURY MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: PRIORY WAY, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 0FB
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01666 825825
PHOENIX TETBURY
Address: 41-43 LONG STREET, TETBURY, GL8 8AA
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: :
TOLSEY SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 0LH
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01666 840270
SUTTON BENGER SURGERY
Address: THE PLAYING FIELDS, CHESTNUT ROAD, SUTTON BENGER, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 4RP
Distance: 5.48 miles
Contact: :
KEMBLE SURGERY
Address: CHURCH ROAD, KEMBLE, CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 6AE
Distance: 7.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kemble Station is 7.13 miles away.
Address: Kemble station, Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW
Kemble is situated on the Golden Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Kemble Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Chippenham Station is 8.47 miles away.
Address: Chippenham station, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE
Chippenham is situated on the Wessex Main Line|Great Western Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Chippenham Station is staffed on a part time basis.