Cappy, Somme

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Cappy (Script error: No such module "IPA".; Picard: Capin) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Cappy is situated on the D1 road, some Script error: No such module "convert". east of Amiens, by the banks of the river Somme.

History

  • Two Roman villas have been found within the boundaries of the commune.
  • Known as "Capiacum" in 887, from the earlier name "Caput Loci" which suggests a fortress was built to defend the passage of the Somme.
  • In the 10th century, the village had a priory. Robert I of Péronne was the seigneur.
  • In 1260, Cappy was one of 25 Picardie towns to receive its charter from Louis IX.
  • In 1373, The priory, the village and the château were destroyed by the Earl of Warwick.
  • The village was also pillaged during the wars with Spain.

Population

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Monuments

  • Saint-Nicolas church, built in the lower village. The tower dates from 1654. Partially rebuilt in 1920, after the battles of 1916.
  • The railway museum 'Chemin de fer Froissy-Dompierre'.

See also

References

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