Sandwich, Kent
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Sandwich is a town and civil parish in the Dover District of Kent, south-east England. It lies on the River Stour and has a population of 4,985.[1] Sandwich was one of the Cinque Ports and still has many original medieval buildings, including several listed public houses and gates in the old town walls, churches, almshouses and the White Mill. While once a major port, it is now 2 miles (3 km) from the sea due to the disappearance of the Wantsum Channel. Its historic centre has been preserved.[3] Sandwich Bay is home to nature reserves and two world-class golf courses, Royal St George's and Prince's. The town is also home to many educational and cultural events. Sandwich also gave its name to the food by way of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and the word sandwich is now found in several languages.
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Coat of arms of the Sandwich Town Council | |
The 14th-century St Thomas' Hospital | |
Location within Kent | |
Population | 4,985 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | TR335585 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Sandwich |
Postcode district | CT13 |
Dialling code | 01304 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
51.27472°N 1.33888°E / 51.27472; 1.33888 |