Ochancourt

Ochancourt () is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Ochancourt is situated on the D48 road, some west of Abbeville.

Population

History

Within the commune, on the ‘land of graves’, are said to rest the remains of those that died (9000+ ) at the Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu, where Louis III of France fought and defeated the Normans in 881. Other historians claim it is the site of the battle itself.

Places of interest

• The church, with parts dating from the twelfth century
• The family chapels in the cemetery and at the crossroads

See also

• Communes of the Somme department

References