Cramont Explained

Cramont
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Abbeville
Canton:Rue
Insee:80221
Postal Code:80370
Mayor:Hervé Level[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:CC Ponthieu-Marquenterre
Coordinates:50.1486°N 2.056°W
Elevation M:88
Elevation Min M:70
Elevation Max M:136
Area Km2:9.56

Cramont (in French pronounced as /kʁamɔ̃/) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Cramont is situated on the D166 road, some 12miles northeast of Abbeville.

History

In 1524, the troops of Charles Quint, Holy Roman Emperor and king of Spain reduced the town and much of the surrounding area to ashes.

In 1867, the population stood at 615, in 162 houses. The chief occupations were centred on the linen industry.

Places of interest

Population

The inhabitants of the town of Cramont are referred to as Cramontois, Cramontoises in French.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.