Houtkerque
Houtkerque (French pronunciation: [utkɛʁk]; from Dutch: Houtkerke) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is located near the Belgian border, 8 km (5.0 mi) north of Steenvoorde, on the Steenvoorde/Hondschoote road. The river Yser crosses the border at Houtkerque.
Houtkerque saw much action during World War I. Seven Commonwealth war graves are situated within Houtkerque's church.
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Windmill "Hofland" -
Mill of Hofland also called mill Accou, Houtkerque, North, France.
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The arms of Houtkerque are blazoned : Or, 3 horns sable.
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References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
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