Ajain
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Ajain ( ; ) is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.
Ajain ( ; ) is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.
Geography
An area of farming and forestry, comprising the village and several hamlets situated some east of Guéret, at the junction of the N145 with the D11 and the D3.
History
During the French Revolution of 1848, 16 villagers were killed attempting to seek the release of their friends, imprisoned for tax evasion.
Population
Sights
The church of St.Pierre, dating from the thirteenth century. The chapel of Notre-Dame. A stone commemorating the revolt of 1848.
See also
Communes of the Creuse department
References
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