Capel-le-Ferne

Capel-le-Ferne /ˌkeɪpəl lə ˈfɜːrn/ is a village situated near Folkestone, Kent. Its name derives from the phrase "Chapel in the Ferns". It had a population in 2011 of 1,884.[1] It is perched on top of the White Cliffs of Dover.

For other places named Capel, see Capel (disambiguation).

Capel-le-Ferne
The memorial to The Few at Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne is located in Kent
Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne
Location within Kent
Population1,884 (2011)[1]
OS grid referenceTR242386
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townFolkestone
Postcode districtCT18
Dialling code01303
PoliceKent
FireKent
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
UK Parliament

Its foremost attraction is the Battle of Britain Memorial, opened by the Queen Mother on 9 July 1993 and dedicated to those who fought in the battle. The Memorial is built upon part of a former World War II coastal battery (No. 2 and No. 3 guns). The other part of the Coastal Battery is privately held and under restoration. The Channel Tunnel runs underneath the northernmost part of the village.

The village is twinned with the commune of Oye-Plage in the Pas-de-Calais department in France, about 7 miles (12 km) east of Calais.

Transport

The B2011 New Dover road runs through the village between Folkestone and Dover. The A20 runs to the north and is used by freight and ferry traffic heading for Dover.

Tourism

The cliffs offer a spectacular walking opportunity, towards the East Cliff and Warren Country Park in the direction of Folkestone. Towards Dover, Samphire Hoe can be reached and the area is popular for walking or cycling.

Governance

An electoral ward with the same name exists. This ward includes Hougham Without and at the 2011 census had a population of 2,347.[2]

Author Russell Hoban repurposes Capel-le-Fern as "Crippel the Farn" in his 1980, post apocalyptic novel Riddley Walker.[3]

See also
  • Battle of Britain Memorial
  • Memorial Wall
    Memorial Wall
  • Spitfire Replica
    Spitfire Replica

References
  1. "Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 7 October 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  2. "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  3. "Places - Riddley Walker Annotations". Errorbar. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
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Ferne also means "far off', as in, the ferne hills. It was published in Chaucer's epic novel.

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