Abbey Place is a street located in Jedburgh. It uses the postcode TD8 6BE. The street has a length of approximately 127 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.
It is located within the county of Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 292.81 miles North from central London., 40.97 miles South East from Edinburgh, 43.03 miles North from Carlisle and 50.97 miles North West from Newcastle upon Tyne.
ABBEY PLACE is within the Post Town of JEDBURGH
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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.
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 Place
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Berwick Upon Tweed Address: Sandgate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
29.36 |
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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 |
29.80 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address: Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
35.36 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Musselburgh Address: Carberry Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
36.17 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address: Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone: 0871 984 6138 Visit Hotel Page |
36.77 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| 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 | |
| Galbraith | 21 Woodmarket Kelso TD5 7AT | Visit Website |
| Cullen Kilshaw | 55 High Street, Hawick, TD9 9BP |
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| Police Force: Scotland |
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Location Details
| Abbey Place | |
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| Latitude | 55.477391 |
| Longitude | -2.553883 |
| OS Easting (X): | 364994 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 620538 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT650205 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Place
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Castle Gate (B6358) | junction |
| Dean's Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:35 |
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| Sunset | 15:50 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Redesdale Camp 30 December 2024 at 17:00 (17.12 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.1°C (95.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00095158 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Communities and Families |
| LSOA Code: | S01012353 |
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| LSOA Name: | Jedburgh - Abbey |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
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| MSOA Code: | S02002314 |
| MSOA Name: | Jedburgh |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Kelso |
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| Pinnaclehill Industrial Estate, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 8DW |
| 01573 662120 |
| Distance: 9.25 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kelso |
| Morrisons Hawick |
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| Mart Street, Hawick TD9 9NQ |
| 01450 371611 |
| Distance: 9.57 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Hawick |
| Sainsburys Hawick |
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| Commercial Road, Hawick, Scotland, TD9 7AD |
| 01450 552100 |
| Distance: 9.89 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hawick |
| Iceland Hawick |
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| 43 Victoria Road, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9 7AH |
| 01450373383 |
| Distance: 10.03 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Hawick |
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 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 17.1 | N | 3 |
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: Jedburgh and District Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Jedburgh Grammar School
Address: Jedburgh Grammar School, JEDBURGH GRAMMAR CAMPUS, PRIORS ROAD, JEDBURGH, TD8 6HH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01835 863273
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Kelso Hospital | Inch Road, Kelso | TD5 7JP | 15.90 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 11 HIGH STREET | Jedburgh, Roxburghshire | TD8 6AQ | 0.09 Km | View Directions |
| JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE | Jedburgh Health Centre, Queen St.,jedburgh | TD8 6EN | 0.16 Km | View Directions |
| THE CORN EXCHANGE | 31 Woodmarket, Kelso | TD5 7AT | 15.46 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
JEDBURGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, QUEEN STREET, JEDBURGH, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD8 6EN
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01835 863361
EILDON SURGERY
Address: AUCTION MARKET, NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS, MELROSE, TD6 0PP
Distance: 8.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01835 822777
MAIRCHES MEDICAL PRACTICE HAWICK
Address: O'CONNELL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 6 OCONNELL STREET, HAWICK, SCOTTISH BORDERS, TD9 9HU
Distance: 9.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01450 372276
TEVIOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TEVIOT ROAD, HAWICK, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD9 9DT
Distance: 9.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01450 370999
KELSO MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO HEALTH CENTRE, INCH ROAD, KELSO, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD5 7LF
Distance: 9.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01573 224424
LEADERFOOT PRACTICE
Address: BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE, TD6 9BS
Distance: 10.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 826000
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | 4 High Street, Jedburgh | TD8 6AG | 018358 62418 | View Directions | |
| Willow Health Care | 22 High Street, Jedburgh | TD8 6AG | 01835 863489 | View Directions | |
| Eildon Pharmacy Ltd | Tweedside Road, Newtown St Boswells | TD6 0PD | 01835 823732 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAWICK)
Address: 25 HIGH STREET, HAWICK, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD9 9BU
Distance: 9.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAWICK)
Address: 25 HIGH STREET, HAWICK, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD9 9BU
Distance: 9.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GALASHIELS)
Address: 88 CHANNEL STREET, GALASHIELS, TD1 1BD
Distance: 13.76 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (WOOLER)
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, WOOLER, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE71 6BY
Distance: 21.59 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (ROTHBURY)
Address: ROTHBURY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, WHITTON BANK ROAD, ROTHBURY, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE65 7RW
Distance: 27.74 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BERWICK UPON TWEED)
Address: 7 CASTLEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1JS
Distance: 29.45 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Tweedbank Station is 11.93 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 13.84 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.