Bucquoy

Bucquoy () is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.

The grounds, property of the Lords of Bucquoy, became a county in 1666 by request of Charles II.

Geography

A farming village located 12 miles (19 km) south of Arras on the D919 road, at the junction with the D8.

Population

Sights

• The church of St. Pierre, rebuilt, like most of the village, after destruction during World War I
• The ruins of a 13th-century château
• Queens Cemetery, for First World War allied casualties

See also

• Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department

References

External links

• The CWGC cemetery
• The communal cemetery