Abbey Row in the town of KELSO
About Abbey Row
Abbey Row is a street located in Kelso. The street has a length of approximately 251 metres.
The street is located within the Scottish Borders Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
The street has the postcodes of TD5 7JF and TD5 7BJ.
It is located within the county of Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 298.98 miles North from central London., 38.2 miles South East from Edinburgh, 52.52 miles North East from Carlisle and 53.97 miles North West from Newcastle upon Tyne.
ABBEY ROW is within the Post Town of KELSO
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:Premier Inn Berwick Upon Tweed Address: Sandgate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
20.42 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Berwick upon Tweed Address: North Rd, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1UQ Telephone: 0871 984 6279 Visit Hotel Page |
20.71 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Musselburgh Address: Carberry Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
32.53 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address: Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
32.63 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address: Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone: 0871 984 6138 Visit Hotel Page |
33.32 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Galbraith | 21 Woodmarket Kelso TD5 7AT | Visit Website |
| Borders Country Lets | 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH | |
| Hastings Legal | 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH | Visit Website |
| Cullen Kilshaw | 43 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL | |
| Melrose & Porteous Solicitors & Estate Agents | 47 Market Square, Duns, TD11 3BX |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Row | |
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| Latitude | 55.598036 |
| Longitude | -2.433450 |
| OS Easting (X): | 372689 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 633909 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT727339 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Row
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Simon Square | junction |
| Abbey Court | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:55 |
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| Sunset | 15:56 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Charterhall 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (7.92 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (night) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -2.4°C (77.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00095375 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Communities and Families |
| LSOA Code: | S01012339 |
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| LSOA Name: | Kelso S - Abbey |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002311 |
| MSOA Name: | Kelso South |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Kelso |
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| Pinnaclehill Industrial Estate, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 8DW |
| 01573 662120 |
| Distance: 0.6 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kelso |
| Asda Galashiels |
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| Currie Road, Galashiels, TD1 2AG |
| 01896 661800 |
| Distance: 14.42 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Galashiels |
| Tesco Galashiels Extra |
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| Paton St, Galashiels, TD1 3AT |
| 0345 026 9548 |
| Distance: 14.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Galashiels Extra |
| Iceland Galashiels |
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| 33/43 High Street, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1RY |
| 01896758565 |
| Distance: 14.76 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Galashiels |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01835 - St Boswells |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 13.8 | 17.2 | 22.8 | N | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Scottish Borders |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Headquarters, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose &TD6 0SA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 100 1800 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Berwickshire &Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Kelso and District Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Broomlands Primary School
Address: Broomlands Primary School, Ednam Road, Kelso, TD5 7SW
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01573 223070
Edenside Primary School
Address: Edenside Primary School, Inch Road, Kelso, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD5 7JP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01573 224172
Scotland Secondary Schools
Kelso High School
Address: Kelso High School, Angraflat Road, Kelso, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD5 7NL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01573 227420
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Kelso Hospital | Inch Road, Kelso | TD5 7JP | 0.58 Km | View Directions |
| The Knoll Hospital | Station Road, Duns | TD11 3EL | 20.24 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| THE CORN EXCHANGE | 31 Woodmarket, Kelso | TD5 7AT | 0.07 Km | View Directions |
| JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE | Jedburgh Health Centre, Queen St.,jedburgh | TD8 6EN | 15.24 Km | View Directions |
| 11 HIGH STREET | Jedburgh, Roxburghshire | TD8 6AQ | 15.35 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
KELSO MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO HEALTH CENTRE, INCH ROAD, KELSO, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD5 7LF
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01573 224424
COLDSTREAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, KELSO ROAD, COLDSTREAM, BERWICKSHIRE, TD12 4LQ
Distance: 7.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01890 882711
GREENLAW SURGERY
Address: DUNS ROAD, GREENLAW, DUNS, TD10 6XJ
Distance: 7.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01361 885161
EILDON SURGERY
Address: AUCTION MARKET, NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS, MELROSE, TD6 0PP
Distance: 9.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01835 822777
JEDBURGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, QUEEN STREET, JEDBURGH, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD8 6EN
Distance: 9.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01835 863361
EARLSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EARLSTON HEALTH CENTRE, MELROSE ROAD, KIDGATE, EARLSTON, TD4 6DW
Distance: 9.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 848333
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | 20 The Square, Kelso | TD5 7HH | 01573 224523 | View Directions | |
| LLoyds Pharmacy Ltd | 36-40 Horsemarket, Kelso | TD5 7HD | 01573 224613 | View Directions | |
| G L M Romanes Ltd | 4 The Square, Greenlaw | TD10 6UD | 01361 810684 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Tweedbank Station is 12.75 miles away.
Address: Tweedbank station, Tweedbank Drive, Tweedbank, Borders, TD1 3AB
Tweedbank is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Tweedbank Station is an unstaffed station.
Galashiels Station is 14.62 miles away.
Address: Galashiels station, Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1BP
Galashiels is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Galashiels Station is an unstaffed station.