Roisel
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Roisel ( ) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Roisel ( ) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Geography
Roisel is situated northwest of Saint-Quentin, on the D6 road, with the small river ‘La Cologne’ (a tributary of the Somme) flowing through the commune.
Population
History
The name of Roisel has an etymology close to that of "roseau" (en:reed) and it's possible, given the ponds, lakes and marches, that the commune takes its name from the landscape. Roisel has strong connections with Saint Fursey.
Places of interest
St Martin's church. Destroyed during World War I, it was rebuilt by local architect Louis Faille, from Nurlu, soon after 1928 The town hall (Hotel de ville), rebuilt in 1926 by Maurice Lucet.
See also
Communes of the Somme department
References
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