Crécy-en-Ponthieu · Somme
The Battlefield of Crecy
On 26 August 1346, the Battle of Crecy -- an early English victory of the Hundred Years' War -- was fought here, near Crecy-en-Ponthieu.
Bronfeiten
Crécy-en-Ponthieu (Somme, France), site of the Battle of Crécy on 26 August 1346, a decisive English victory demonstrating the tactical dominance of the longbow.
Redactionele duiding
The battlefield lies near Crecy-en-Ponthieu in the Somme, France. According to the official regional tourism board Baie de Somme, the site itself is not formally registered ('Non listed') as protected heritage.
Aanbeveling
One of the earliest and most studied English victories of the Hundred Years' War, though the battlefield itself carries no formal heritage protection.
Connected Landscapes, Terroirs & Living Heritage
Explore the historic gardens, remarkable villages, wine terroirs, and cultural itineraries intimately connected with this heritage landscape.
Château de Dompierre-sur-Authie
Château de Dompierre-sur-Authie is a château at Dompierre-sur-Authie, Somme, in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The recorded building campaign dates from the 18th century. It is protected as a monument historique at the second level (inscrit). Details are drawn from the Base Mérimée of the French Ministry of Culture.
Château de Brailly-Cornehotte
Château de Brailly-Cornehotte is a château at Brailly-Cornehotte, Somme, in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The recorded building campaign dates from the 18th century. It is protected as a monument historique at the second level (inscrit). Details are drawn from the Base Mérimée of the French Ministry of Culture.
Ancien domaine du comte d’Hinnisdal (également sur communes de Vron et Machy)
Ancien domaine du comte d'Hinnisdal (également sur communes de Vron et Machy) is a château at Regnière-Ecluse, Somme, in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The recorded building campaigns date from the 16th and 19th centuries. It is protected as a monument historique at the higher of the two levels (classé). Details are drawn from the Base Mérimée of the French Ministry of Culture.