East Langdon
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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
- ^ "Population statistics East Langdon AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Relationships and changes East Langdon AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
External links
- Media related to East Langdon at Wikimedia Commons
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