Abbey Road
About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 1,894 metres.
The street is located within the Sir Ceredigion - Ceredigion Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 47100863, 47104647 and 47122649 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the region of the UK. It's 168.88 miles West from central London., 13.59 miles South East from Aberystwyth, 45.72 miles North from Swansea and 46.29 miles South from Porthmadog.
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 Road
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Aberystwyth Address: 36-37 Marine Terrace Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.74 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Llanelli Cross Hands Address: A48, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6RJ Telephone: 0871 984 6230 Visit Hotel Page |
34.77 |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 52.278025 |
| Longitude | -3.852163 |
| OS Easting (X): | 273654 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 266090 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SN737661 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Terrace Road (B4343) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:35 |
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| Sunset | 16:24 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Trawsgoed 15 November 2024 at 11:00 (6.07 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.9°C (92.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Aberystwyth |
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| Parcydolau, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth SY23 3TL |
| 01970 626892 |
| Distance: 12.72 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Aberystwyth |
| Iceland Aberystwyth |
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| Unit 3 Rhydal Retail Park, Station Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1LL |
| 01970623468 |
| Distance: 13.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Aberystwyth |
| Tesco Aberystwyth Superstore |
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| Park Ave, Aberystwyth, SY23 1PB |
| 0345 610 6735 |
| Distance: 13.47 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Aberystwyth Superstore |
| Tesco Aberystwyth North Parade Express |
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| 19-21 North Parade, Aberystwyth, SY23 2JN |
| 0345 610 6690 |
| Distance: 13.58 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Aberystwyth North Parade Express |
Telephone Information
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Local Government
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| Ward: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
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Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Ysgol Gymunedol Pontrhydfendigaid
Address: Ysgol Gymunedol Pontrhydfendigaid, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6BL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01974 831641
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: FRIARS, PARK AVENUE, ABERYSTWYTH, DYFED, SY23 1PB
Distance: 13.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 61 NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH, DYFED, SY23 2JN
Distance: 13.57 miles
Contact: :
23 PORTLAND STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 23 PORTLAND STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, DYFED, SY23 2DX
Distance: 13.65 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 EASTGATE, ABERYSTWYTH, DYFED, SY23 2AR
Distance: 13.67 miles
Contact: :
RHAYADER DENTAL CLINIC
Address: HAFAN, MAES Y DERI, RHAYADER, POWYS, LD6 5DG
Distance: 14.57 miles
Contact: :
MY DENTIST
Address: 2 MARKET PLACE, LAMPETER, SA48 7DS
Distance: 14.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TREGARON SURGERY
Address: SALOP HOUSE, CHAPEL STREET, TREGARON, DYFED, SY25 6HA
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01974 298218
LLANILAR HEALTH CENTRE
Address: LLANILAR, ABERYSTWYTH, DYFED, SY23 4PA
Distance: 8.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01974 241556
YSTWYTH MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PARC Y LLYN RETAIL PARK, LLANBADARN FAWR, ABERYSTWYTH, DYFED, SY23 3TL
Distance: 12.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01970 613500
MEDDYGFA PADARN SURGERY
Address: PENGLAIS ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH, DYFED, SY23 3DU
Distance: 13.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01970 624545
MEDDYGFA'R LLAN
Address: CHURCH SURGERY, PORTLAND STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, SY23 2DX
Distance: 13.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01970 624855
RHAYADER GROUP PRACTICE
Address: CAEHERBERT LANE, RHAYADER, LD6 5ED
Distance: 14.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01597 810231
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HUW EVANS (CHEMISTS) LTD
Address: CHAPEL STREET, TREGARON, SY25 6HA
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01974 298265
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: PARC Y LLYN RETAIL PARK, LLANBADARN FAWR, ABERYSTWYTH, SY23 3TL
Distance: 12.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01970 617108
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: PADARN SURGERY, PENGLAIS ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION, SY23 3DU
Distance: 13.30 miles
Contact: :
WELL
Address: CHURCH SURGERY, PORTLAND STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, SY23 2DX
Distance: 13.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01970 612587
BOOTS
Address: 57 TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH, SY23 2AF
Distance: 13.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01970 612292
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: LONDON HOUSE, WEST STREET, RHAYADER, LD6 5AB
Distance: 14.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01597 810445
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Aberystwyth Station is 13.51 miles away.
Address: Aberystwyth station, Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1LH
Aberystwyth is situated on the Cambrian Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Aberystwyth Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Llanwrtyd Station is 15.17 miles away.
Address: Llanwrtyd station, Station Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW
Llanwrtyd is situated on the Heart of Wales Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Llanwrtyd Station is an unstaffed station.