East Langdon

East Langdon
St Augustine's Church
East Langdon is located in Kent
East Langdon
East Langdon
Location within Kent
OS grid referenceTR332458
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDover
Postcode districtCT15
Dialling code01304
PoliceKent
FireKent
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
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Kent
51°09′53″N 1°20′08″E / 51.1647°N 1.3355°E / 51.1647; 1.3355

East Langdon is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Langdon, in the Dover district of Kent, England. It is 3 miles (5 km) northeast from Dover town. In 1961 the parish had a population of 305.[1] On 1 April 1963 the parish was abolished to form "Langdon".[2]

East Langdon was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The word 'Langdon' is "long hill" in Old English.[citation needed] The first reference to the village, in 861, mentions one Langandune, but a reference in 1291 mentions Estlangedoun and Westlangedone,[citation needed] the latter village of West Langdon being located about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the northwest.

The church is dedicated to Saint Augustine. The remains of Langdon Abbey are nearby.

References

  1. ^ "Population statistics East Langdon AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Relationships and changes East Langdon AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 12 June 2023.


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