Snowdown

For the Dexter's Laboratory episode, see Snowdown (Dexter's Laboratory).
Snowdown
Capped mine shaft and winding engine house
Snowdown is located in Kent
Snowdown
Snowdown
Location within Kent
OS grid referenceTR2451
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDover
Postcode districtCT15 4
PoliceKent
FireKent
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
List of places
UK
England
Kent
51°12′54″N 1°12′36″E / 51.215°N 1.21°E / 51.215; 1.21

Snowdown is a hamlet near Dover in Kent, England. It was the location of one of the four chief collieries of the Kent coalfield,[1] which closed in 1987.

The population of the village is included in the civil parish of Aylesham, Kent. As a result, Snowdown is served by Aylesham Parish Council. The District Authority is Dover District Council and the County Authority is Kent County Council. There are roughly 54 houses in Snowdown.

History

In April 2021, Snowdown was the scene of the death of Julia James.[2] The PCSO was found dead in woodland.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Snowdown Colliery, Coalfields Heritage Initiative Kent
  2. ^ "Home Secretary: 'This is tragic beyond words'". Kent Online. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Murder investigation: Kent PCSO found dead in village". ITV News. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.

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