East Langdon Explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:St Augustine's Church, East Langdon.jpg
Static Image Caption:St Augustine's Church
Official Name:East Langdon
Coordinates:51.1647°N 1.3355°W
Label Position:top
Civil Parish:Langdon
Shire District:Dover
Shire County:Kent
Region:South East England
Constituency Westminster:Dover
Post Town:Dover
Postcode District:CT15
Postcode Area:CT
Dial Code:01304
Os Grid Reference:TR332458

East Langdon is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Langdon, in the Dover district of Kent, England. It is 3miles 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. The first reference to the village, in 861, mentions one Langandune, but a reference in 1291 mentions Estlangedoun and Westlangedone, the latter village of West Langdon being located about 1miles to the northwest.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics East Langdon AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 12 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Relationships and changes East Langdon AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 12 June 2023.