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| East Langdon | |
|---|---|
 St Augustine's Church | |
  East Langdon Location within Kent | |
| OS grid reference | TR332458 |
| Civil parish | |
| 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 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.
- ^ "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.