Abbey, Bath
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Abbey, Bath
This article is about the electoral ward in Bath. For the large church in the same city, see Bath Abbey.
Coordinates: 51°23′N 2°22′W / 51.38°N 2.36°W
| Abbey | |
 Abbey
Abbey shown within Somerset |
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| OS grid reference | ST750650 |
|---|---|
| Unitary authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ceremonial county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BATH |
| Postcode district | BA1 |
| Dialling code | 01225 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Bath |
| List of places: UK • England • Somerset | |
Abbey is the electoral ward covering the centre of Bath, England.
Abbey is rarely used as the name of an area of Bath, and is primarily used just for electoral purposes within the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority, electing two councillors.[1]
St John's Catholic Primary School is located on the eastern edge of the ward.[2]
The electoral wards surrounding the ward are: Lansdown and Walcot to the north, Bathwick to the east, Widcombe to the south, and Kingsmead to the west.[3]
Notable places
Some notable places within the ward are:
- Assembly Rooms
- Bath Abbey
- The Circus
- Grand Pump Room
- Guildhall
- Pulteney Bridge
- Recreation Ground
- Roman Baths
- Thermae Bath Spa
References
- ^ "The Avon (Structural Change) Order 1995". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/493/contents/made. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ "St John's Catholic Primary School". St John's Catholic Primary School. http://bath.schooljotter.com/stjohnsbath/. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
- ^ "Ward Maps". Bath & North East Somerset Council. http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/councilanddemocracy/elections/Pages/wardmaps.aspx. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
External links
- Bath & North East Somerset Council: Abbey ward, Openly Local
- Ward Profile - Abbey, Bath and North East Somerset
- Election results for Abbey, 3 May 2007, Bath and North East Somerset
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