Abbey Lane is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 1,944 metres.
The street is located within the Shropshire 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 Number of 34700002 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the region of the UK. It's 147.22 miles North West from central London., 7.83 miles West from Shrewsbury, 32.08 miles South from Chester and 46.81 miles West from Birmingham.
Map of Abbey Lane
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre Address: Smithfield Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.73 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Shrewsbury Bayston Hill Address: A5, A49, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0DA Telephone: 0871 984 6103 Visit Hotel Page |
7.94 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Oswestry Address: A5/A483 Mile End Service Area, Morda, Oswestry, SY11 4JA Telephone: 0871 984 6096 Visit Hotel Page |
9.24 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Shrewsbury Battlefield Address: Battlefield Roundabout, Shrewsbury, SY4 3EQ Telephone: 0871 984 6120 Visit Hotel Page |
9.29 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Oswestry Address: Rods Meadow Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.36 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Lettingsupermarket.com | Unit 5, Bicton Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DY | Visit Website |
| Balfours LLP | New Windsor House, Oxon Business Park, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5HJ | Visit Website |
| Shingler Homes LTD | Station Road, Baschurch, SY4 2BB | Visit Website |
| Forge Property Consultants | Lane End Tedsmore Road, Oswestry,SY11 4ER | Visit Website |
| EweMove Sales & Lettings - Shrewsbury | 92 Frankwell, Shrewsbury,SY3 8JS | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Lane | |
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| Latitude | 52.726890 |
| Longitude | -2.936748 |
| OS Easting (X): | 336745 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 314810 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ367148 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Lane
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Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
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| Sunset | 16:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shawbury 3 January 2025 at 00:00 (12.35 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (night) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -0.5°C (90.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Little Waitrose Shrewsbury |
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| 27 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1DP |
| 01743 289220 |
| Distance: 7.8 Miles |
| Directions to Little Waitrose Shrewsbury |
| Tesco Shrewsbury Pride Hill Express |
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| 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1EX |
| 0345 610 6371 |
| Distance: 7.8 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shrewsbury Pride Hill Express |
| Sainsburys Shrewsbury |
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| Meole Brace Retail Park, Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, England, SY3 9NB |
| 01743 244744 |
| Distance: 8.16 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Shrewsbury |
| Asda Shrewsbury |
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| Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 7ET |
| 01743 276800 |
| Distance: 8.29 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Shrewsbury |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01743 - Shrewsbury |
Local Government
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| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
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| Ward: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
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Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
OXON DENTAL CARE
Address: ROSELYN, WELSHPOOL ROAD, BICTON HEATH, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY3 5AH
Distance: 5.55 miles
Contact: :
MINSTERLEY ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: MINSTERLEY ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0QJ
Distance: 5.64 miles
Contact: :
RADBROOK GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNIT 2, BANK FARM ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY3 6DU
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: :
MYDENTIST
Address: 2 CLAREMONT BUILDINGS, CLAREMONT BANK, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 1RJ
Distance: 7.54 miles
Contact: :
ST JOHNS HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 ST. JOHNS HILL, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 1JJ
Distance: 7.62 miles
Contact: :
BELLSTONE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 BELLSTONE COURT, BELLSTONE, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 1JB
Distance: 7.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
FORD
Address: THE VILLAGE, FORD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 9LG
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
WESTBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WESTBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 9QX
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 884727
KNOCKIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: KNOCKIN, KNOCKIN HEATH, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY10 8HL
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 682203
PRESCOTT SURGERY
Address: PRESCOTT ROAD, PRESCOTT, BASCHURCH, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 2DR
Distance: 5.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01939 260210
PONTESBURY & WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HALL BANK, PONTESBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0RF
Distance: 5.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 790325
MYTTON OAK MEDICAL PRACT.
Address: RACECOURSE LANE, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY3 5LZ
Distance: 5.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 362223
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BICTON HEATH PHARMACY
Address: BICTON HEATH SHOPPING CENTRE, WELSHPOOL ROAD, BICTON HEATH, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY3 5AD
Distance: 5.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 249129
PONTESBURY PHARMACY
Address: PHARMACY FLAT, MAIN ROAD, PONTESBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0RR
Distance: 5.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 790273
BOOTS
Address: 37 MYTTON OAK ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY3 8UG
Distance: 6.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 350747
RADBROOK GREEN PHARMACY
Address: BANK FARM ROAD, RADBROOK, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY3 6DU
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 249931
RHODES
Address: 28 CLAREMONT HILL, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 1RD
Distance: 7.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 343998
LUNTS PHARMACY
Address: THE TANNERY, BARKER STREET, SHREWSBURY, SY1 1QJ
Distance: 7.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 232857
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ALPHA EYECARE LTD T/A PW CHURMS (BASCHURCH)
Address: THE OLD POST OFFICE, STATION ROAD, BASCHURCH, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 2BB
Distance: 5.92 miles
Contact: :
ELLERKER OPTICIANS
Address: 62-63 MARDOL, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 1PP
Distance: 7.67 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SHREWSBURY)
Address: 24 CLAREMONT STREET, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 1QG
Distance: 7.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PRIDE HILL - SHREWSBURY)
Address: 15 PRIDE HILL, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 1DQ
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (SHREWSBURY)
Address: 17 -18 PRIDE HILL, SHREWSBURY, SY1 1DQ
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [SHREWSBURY]
Address: BUTCHERS ROW CHAMBERS, BUTCHER ROW, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 1UW
Distance: 7.80 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Shrewsbury Station is 7.93 miles away.
Address: Shrewsbury station, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
Shrewsbury is situated on the Cambrian Line|Welsh Marches Line|Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury line|Shrewsbury to Chester Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Shrewsbury Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Welshpool Station is 9.76 miles away.
Address: Welshpool station, adjacent to Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ
Welshpool is situated on the Cambrian Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Welshpool Station is an unstaffed station.