Lydden Court Farm
Situated in the village of Lydden which is just outside Dover. Animals are brought to this lairage from all over England. When the Cap Afrique docks at Dover Eastern Docks the empty transporters, that are discharged from the death ship come to Lydden Court and are loaded with their next consignment of misery. Lydden court is owned by Trevour Head a well known farmer in the area.
Uffington Court Farm is situated on the B2046 Adisham Road, just outside Canterbury and is owned by Richard Miles. This is used mainly as a collection point for the animals by foreign registered transporters after disembarking from the Cap Afrique. They then immediately return fully loaded to the death ship.
Petham
Petham is situated on the B2068 just outside Canterbury. Christopher Robin Hooper and his wife Anne are joint owners of this lairage. They live in Shornecliffe Road Folkestone. This site was the scene of a 'Despatches' expose. When calves were still being exported to veal crates in Europe, before the beef ban , the Local Veterinary Inspector at the time was clearly seen infringing regulations involved with the inspection of the animals and the paperwork.
These 'infringements' carry on and are sadly widespread.
These are the official lairages in Kent. But there are others around the country including one at Layer-de-le-Hay, which is owned by Lennox
PETHAM, LYDDEN AND CAPEL LAIRAGES ARE NOW CLOSED AND ARE USED FOR LIGHT INDUSTRY, UFFINGTON COURT FARM STILL HAS A LICENSE BUT IS NOT CLASSED AS A EUROPEAN STAGING POST SO WE DOUBT IF IT WILL BE USED FOR EXPORTS.
