Morval is located 30 km (19 mi) south of Arras, on the D11 road, completely surrounded by the department of the Somme. The junction between A1 and A2 autoroutes is less than 1.5 km (0.93 mi) away.
Population
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
1968
85
—
1975
84
−0.17%
1982
94
+1.62%
1990
95
+0.13%
1999
91
−0.48%
2007
85
−0.85%
2012
102
+3.71%
2017
94
−1.62%
Source: INSEE
History
Morval in ruins during World War I
The Battle of Morval, a British offensive action, occurred as part of the larger Battle of the Somme in September. It destroyed Morval and nearby villages.
The village, including the church of St. Vaast, was rebuilt after World War I. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Morval hold the graves of 54 British soldiers, while the Community cemetery includes the graves of two airmen.
