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The Cinque Ports in Kent and Sussex

24 September 2012 | Author/Destination: Great Britain / Großbritannien | Rubric: General Reading Time: 8 minutes

The Confederation of Cinque Ports (pronounced “sink” ports, not as the French “cinq”) is a historic series of coastal towns in Kent and Sussex. It was originally formed for military and trade purposes, but is now entirely ceremonial. It lies at the eastern end of the English Channel, where the crossing to the continent is narrowest. The name originates in Norman French, meaning “five ports”, which are: Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich. read more…