Snowdown Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Snowdown
Static Image:Capped mine shaft and winding engine house.jpg
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Static Image Caption:Capped mine shaft and winding engine house
Coordinates:51.215°N 1.21°W
Label Position:top
Shire District:Dover
Shire County:Kent
Region:South East England
Postcode District:CT15 4
Postcode Area:CT
Os Grid Reference:TR2451

Snowdown is a hamlet near Dover in Kent, England. It was the location of one of the four chief collieries of the Kent coalfield,[1] which closed in 1987.

The population of the village is included in the civil parish of Aylesham, Kent. As a result, Snowdown is served by Aylesham Parish Council. The District Authority is Dover District Council and the County Authority is Kent County Council. There are roughly 54 houses in Snowdown.

History

In April 2021, Snowdown was the scene of the death of Julia James.[2] The PCSO was found dead in woodland.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.dover.gov.uk/kentcoal/exhibition/snowdown.asp Snowdown Colliery
  2. Web site: 2021-04-29. Home Secretary: 'This is tragic beyond words'. 2021-04-30. Kent Online. en.
  3. Web site: 2021-04-28. Murder investigation: Kent PCSO found dead in village. 2021-04-30. ITV News. en.