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Capel-le-Ferne (Template:Pron-en), the name of which derives from the phrase "Chapel in the Ferns", is a village situated near Folkestone, Kent. It has a population of approximately 2400. Perched on top of the White cliffs of Dover, its foremost attraction is the Battle of Britain Memorial, opened by the Queen Mother on July 9 1993 and dedicated to those who fought in the Battle of Britain between July 10 and October 31 1940. The Memorial is built upon part of a former WW2 coastal battery (No. 2 and No. 3 guns). The other part of the Coastal Battery is in private hands and under restoration. The Channel Tunnel runs underneath the northernmost part of the village.

It is a small, welcoming village and its residents pride themselves on the community and uniqueness of the location. A Farmers' Market is held in the village hall every Tuesday morning. The New Dover Road, B2011, that runs between Folkestone and Dover is the main carriageway. However, it feels distant from the nearby A20 used by freight and ferry traffic heading for the port of Dover. There is plenty of local countryside and the cliffs offer a spectacular walking opportunity, including towards the East Cliff and Warren Country Park in the direction of Folkestone, and also the Clifftop Cafe, perched on the side of the cliffs and affording unrivalled views across the Channel to France. Towards Dover, Samphire Hoe can be reached and the area is popular for walking or cycling. 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, on the junction of the D219 and the D940.

See also

• RNAS Capel a first world war airship station to the east of the village
• St Mary's Church, Capel-le-Ferne

Photographs of Capel-le-Ferne News from Capel-le-Ferne

References

1. "2005 Ward Level Population Estimates" (PDF). Kent County Council. 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-20. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

External links

• Official Capel-le-Ferne Website
• Photos of the ancient St Mary's church in Capel-Le-Ferne

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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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