Arquennes
Arquennes (French pronunciation: [aʁkɛn] ; ⓘWalloon: Årkene) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Seneffe, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.
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Coordinates: 50°34′N 04°16′E | |
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The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In 1137, the name appears as Arkenna. During the Middle Ages, there was a castle in the village but it has since been destroyed. Until 1800, the village was part of the Province of Brabant but has since been a part of Hainaut Province. The village has suffered damage several times during the many wars that have ravaged the area throughout history. The village church has a nave and chancel from the 16th century, in a Hainaut Gothic style. The tower dates from 1762 to 1764.[1][2]
References
- Menne, Gilbert, ed. (2014). Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels: Racine. pp. 959–960. ISBN 978-94-014-1418-0.
- "Arquennes". Seneffe Municipality. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
External links
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