Capel-le-Ferne

Capel-le-Ferne

infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Capel-le-Ferne
static_

static_image_caption=The memorial to The Few at Capel-le-Ferne
latitude= 51.1037
longitude= 1.2016
population = 2,400 (2005) [cite web | title = 2005 Ward Level Population Estimates | publisher = Kent County Council | url = http://www.kent.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/E503169D-C06B-498F-BD0A-678EE22B4D37/6841/sae108.pdf |month=September | year=2006| accessdate = 2007-08-20 |format=PDF]
shire_district= Dover
shire_county = Kent
region= South East England
constituency_westminster= Dover
post_town= Dover
postcode_district = CT18
postcode_area= CT
dial_code= 01303
os_grid_reference= TR242386

Capel-le-Ferne (pronounced /IPA|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 in the Battle of Britain between July 10 and October 31 1940. The Channel Tunnel runs underneath the nothernmost part of the village.

It is a small, welcoming village whose residents pride themselves on the community and uniqueness of the location. The B2011 that runs between Folkestone and Dover is the main carriageway however it feels distant from the nearby A20 used by freight and port traffic. There is plenty of local countryside and the cliffs offer a spectacular walking opportunity, including towards The Warren in the direction of Folkestone. Towards Dover, Samphire Hoe can be reached and the area offers plenty for the walking or cycling minded.

References

External links

* [http://www.capelleferne.info Official Capel-le-Ferne Website!
* [http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Libr/VisRec/C/CAP/Gallery.htm Photos of the ancient St Mary's church in Capel-Le-Ferne]
* [http://www.britishsurvey.org/Dover/Capel-le-Ferne/ The British Survey's Page on Capel-Le-Ferne]
* [http://www.ourwalks.com/ Walking and cycling in Kent incl. Capel-Le-Ferne]


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