• Source: Cappy, Somme

      • Cappy (French pronunciation: [kapi]; 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 20 miles (32 km) 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




      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


      Froissy Dompierre Light Railway
      Communes of the Somme department


      References




      External links



      Cappy historical website (in French)

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