East Langdon is a village in the Dover district of Kent, England, and 3 miles (5 km) northeast from Dover town. The population is included in the civil parish of Langdon
East Langdon | |
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St Augustine's Church | |
East Langdon Location within Kent | |
OS grid reference | TR332458 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Dover |
Postcode district | CT15 |
Dialling code | 01304 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
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.
External links
- Media related to East Langdon at Wikimedia Commons