Domart-en-Ponthieu

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Domart-en-Ponthieu (Script error: No such module "IPA"., literally Domart in Ponthieu; Picard: Donmart-in-Pontiu) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

The commune is situated on the D216 road, some Script error: No such module "convert". southeast of Abbeville.

History

After the Armistice following World War I, British troops from the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry were stationed at Domart-en-Ponthieu under the command of a Colonel Flanagan. Awaiting demobilisation, they were able to relax for a time. Private Arthur Bullock recalled this stay, including a memorable occasion on which he heard a talk by the renowned Woodbine Willie.[2]

Population

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The church in its verdant setting
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The war memorial

Places of interest

  • The Templars house
  • The round tower (remains of the château)
  • Church
  • The war memorial
  • Aerial views

See also

References

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