Abbeystead

Abbeystead is a small hamlet located in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in , England. Abbeystead lies close to the Trough of Bowland but even in medieval times, was considered part of rather than within the domain of that powerful local magnate, the Lord of Bowland, so-called Lord of the Fells.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: village in Lancashire, England, UK
  • Also known as: “Abbeystead, Lancashire”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Christ Church and Abbeystead House.

Church
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, Over Wyresdale, stands in an isolated…

Building
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is a large country house to the east…

Peak
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is one of the larger hills in the… is situated 2 miles southeast of Abbeystead.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Quernmore and Oakenclough.

Village
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is a village and civil parish in the City of Lancaster in , England. is situated 4 miles northwest of Abbeystead.

Hamlet
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is an English hamlet located on the edge of the in . is situated 4½ miles south of Abbeystead.

Village
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is a village and civil parish in the City of Lancaster in the English county of . is situated 5 miles west of Abbeystead.

Abbeystead

Latitude
53.98282° or 53° 58′ 58″ north
Longitude
-2.66951° or 2° 40′ 10″ west
Elevation
449 feet (137 metres)
UN/LOCODE
GB BYS
Open location code
9C5VX8MJ+45
Open­Street­Map ID
node 29556973
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
9409841
Wiki­data ID
Q306453
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Urdu—“Abbeystead” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Abbeystead”
  • French: “Abbeystead”
  • German: “Abbeystead”
  • Irish: “Abbeystead”
  • Polish: “Abbeystead”
  • Urdu: “ابے اسٹیڈ”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Lee and Catherine Hill.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Over Wyresdale Parish Hall and Bank Wood.

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Worth a closer look: Blackpool and Blackburn.

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