Port-le-Grand explained

Port-le-Grand
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Abbeville
Canton:Abbeville-1
Insee:80637
Postal Code:80132
Mayor:Jean-Jacques Jameas[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:CC Ponthieu-Marquenterre
Coordinates:50.1619°N 1.7492°W
Elevation M:7
Elevation Min M:2
Elevation Max M:64
Area Km2:11.28

Port-le-Grand is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Port-le-Grand is situated on the D40 road, some 5miles northwest of Abbeville.

History

It is considered the birthplace of Saint Honorius of Amiens (d. 600 AD). From time immemorial it was the site of a ferry to cross the river. As Portus Icius it is mentioned in the vita of Saint Austreberthe, whose name is reflected in the small River Austreberthe.

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.