Capel-le-Ferne
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  Capel-le-Ferne shown within Kent |
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| Population | 2,400 (2005)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Dover |
| Shire county | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Dover |
| Postcode district | CT18 |
| Dialling code | 01303 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Dover |
| List of places: UK • England • Kent | |
Capel-le-Ferne (pronounced /keɪp(ə)l.lə.fɜːn/), whose name derives from the phrase "Chapel in the Ferns", is situated near Folkestone, Kent. It has a population of approximately 2140. Perched on top of the White cliffs of Dover, its foremost attraction is the Battle of Britain Memorial, opened by the Queen Mother and dedicated to those who fought and lost their lives over the channel during World War II. The Channel Tunnel runs underneath the nothernmost part of the village.
[edit] References
- ^ 2005 Ward Level Population Estimates. Kent County Council (September 2006). Retrieved on 2007-08-20.
[edit] External links
- [http://www.capelleferne.info Official Capel-le-Ferne Website!
- Photos of the ancient St Mary's church in Capel-Le-Ferne
- The British Survey's Page on Capel-Le-Ferne
- Walking and cycling in Kent incl. Capel-Le-Ferne
- Map sources for Capel-le-Ferne
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