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 The town hall square in Moreuil | |
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| Coordinates:49°46′31″N2°29′02″E / 49.7753°N 2.4839°E /49.7753; 2.4839 | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| Arrondissement | Montdidier |
| Canton | Moreuil |
| Intercommunality | CC Avre Luce Noye |
| Government | |
| • Mayor(2020–2026) | Dominique Lamotte[1] |
Area 1 | 23.43 km2 (9.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | 3,968 |
| • Density | 169.4/km2 (438.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 80570 /80110 |
| Elevation | 32–113 m (105–371 ft) (avg. 42 m or 138 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Moreuil (French pronunciation:[mɔʁœj]) is acommune in theSommedepartment inHauts-de-France in northernFrance.
Moreuil is situated on the D920 and D935 crossroads, some 13 miles (21 km) southeast ofAmiens, on the banks of the riverAvre.Moreuil station has rail connections to Amiens and Compiègne.
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Known by several names over the years, Morolium (1103), Moroil (1183), Moruel, Moroilum, Moroiel, Moreul (1240), Moureul, Moureuil (1340), Morveul, Morvels and finallyMoreuil, the commune has ancient origins. Flint tools have been found here and the presence of tall boundary stones indicates pre-Roman settlement. Moreuil comes from aCeltic word meaning ‘sea’. Moreuil is found on theRoman road that linksCompiègne,Montdidier andAmiens which explains the number ofGallo-Roman finds in the vicinity.
First mentioned around 800 as a fort and square on the riverAvre, it was sacked by theNormans. The lords of Moreuil rendered great service to the Kings of France during theCrusades. One was created a Knight of theOrder of Malta.During theHundred Years War, Moreuil suffered through blood and fire. It was taken, won back and re-taken by theBurgundians.
During theWars of Religion, it was one of the strongest supporters of theCatholic LeagueIn 1574 the town's two schools were burnt down, but reconstructed thanks to the benefices of CardinalAntoine de Créquy,Bishop of Amiens andabbot of Moreuil.
In 1720 hat-making was established in Moreuil. Unaffected to any degree by theFrench Revolution, Moreuil was subject to foreign occupation during 1815 and during theFranco-Prussian War of 1870. DuringWorld War I, the town formed a part of the front line of theWestern Front.
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