Underriver
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Coordinates: 51°15′00″N 0°13′42″E / 51.2499°N 0.2283°E
| Underriver | |
  Underriver Underriver shown within Kent | |
| OS grid reference | TQ5552 |
|---|---|
| District | Sevenoaks |
| Shire county | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TONBRIDGE |
| Postcode district | TN15 |
| Dialling code | 01732 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
Underriver is a small affluent village about 3 miles (5 km) South-East of Sevenoaks, Kent.
The name "Underriver" is derived from the Old English sub le ryver which translates into modern English as "under the hill".
Until the early 20th century, Underriver had its own school, forge, post office, pub and church. Today only the pub (The White Rock) and the church (St Margaret's) remain. The other buildings have since been converted into housing.
Aircraft accident
Main article: 1927 KLM Fokker F.VIII crash
On 22 August 1927, a Fokker F.VIII of KLM crashed at Underriver following structural failure of the tailfin, killing one of the eleven people on board.
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