About Abbey Park
Abbey Park is a street located in the village of Dundrennan. It uses the postcode DG6 4QQ. The street has a length of approximately 69 metres.
The street is located within the Dumfries and Galloway 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 The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 278.78 miles North West from central London., 40.81 miles West from Carlisle, 70.17 miles North West from Lancaster and 73.72 miles South from Glasgow.
ABBEY PARK is within the Post Town of KIRKCUDBRIGHT
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 Park
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Cavers & Co | 40/42 St. Mary Street, Kirkcudbright,DG6 4DN | |
| Williamson & Henry | 3 St. Cuthbert Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4DJ | Visit Website |
| Threave Rural | The Rockcliffe Suite, The Old Exchange, Castle Douglas,,DG7 1TJ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Park | |
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| Latitude | 54.809382 |
| Longitude | -3.946653 |
| OS Easting (X): | 274905 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 547804 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX749478 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Park
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Fagra Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
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| Sunset | 19:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dundrennan 16 September 2024 at 18:00 (2.48 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.5°C (79.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097331 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| LSOA Code: | S01007531 |
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| LSOA Name: | Kirkcudbright - 06 |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001414 |
| MSOA Name: | Kirkcudbright |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
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| 52 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DZ |
| 0345 671 9445 |
| Distance: 4.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
| Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
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| Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LD |
| 0345 677 9879 |
| Distance: 9.39 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
| Asda Workington |
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| Dunmail Park, Workington, CA14 1NQ |
| 01900 607720 |
| Distance: 18.92 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Workington |
| Morrisons Workington |
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| Derwent Drive, Workington CA14 3UG |
| 01900 64336 |
| Distance: 19.2 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Workington |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01557 - Kirkcudbright |
| Area Code: 01556 - Castle Douglas |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 6.8 | 7 | 7.6 | N | 7 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dumfries and Galloway |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries &DG1 2DD |
| Telephone Number: 0303 333 3000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dumfries and Galloway |
| 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: Dee and Glenkens Ward |
| Ceremonial County: The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Kirkcudbright Cottage Hospital | Townend, Kirkcudbright | DG6 4BE | 7.19 Km | View Directions |
| Castle Douglas Community Hospital | Academy Street, Castle Douglas | DG7 1EE | 14.52 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| KIRKCUDBRIGHT DENTAL SURGERY | Leslie House,50 St Cuthbert St., Kirkcudbright | DG6 4DZ | 7.17 Km | View Directions |
| 189 KING STREET | Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire | DG7 1DZ | 14.45 Km | View Directions |
| DENTAL BEES | 1 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas | DG7 1DE | 14.46 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 4.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
DALBEATTIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CRAIGNAIR HEALTH CENTRE, PORT ROAD, DALBEATTIE, DG5 4AZ
Distance: 9.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01556 610331
CASTLE DOUGLAS MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GARDEN HILL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 2 GARDEN HILL ROAD, CASTLE DOUGLAS, KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE, DG7 3EE
Distance: 9.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01556 505900
DRS OLIVER, GREELEY &INNES
Address: GARDEN HILL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 2 GARDEN HILL ROAD, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3EE
Distance: 9.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01556 502050
SHEBBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHEBBURN SURGERY, MAIN STREET, NEW ABBEY, DUMFRIES, DG2 8BY
Distance: 17.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 850263
MARYPORT RUGBY CLUB - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: MEALPOT ROAD, MARYPORT, CA15 6NE
Distance: 19.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Mr Mark Blount & Ms Soenaid Anderson | 40 St. Mary's Street, Kirkcudbright | DG6 4DN | 01557 332088 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 9 St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright | DG6 4DJ | 01557 330422 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 97 King Street, Castle Douglas | DG7 1DZ | 01556 502003 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Flimby Station is 18.88 miles away.
Address: Flimby station, Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN
Flimby is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line and is managed by Northern.
Flimby Station is an unstaffed station.
Workington Station is 19.20 miles away.
Address: Workington station, Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ
Workington is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line and is managed by Northern.
Workington Station is staffed on a full time basis.