Angreau

Village in Wallonia, Belgium From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Angreau (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ɡʁo]; Walloon: Angrea) is a village of Wallonia and district of the municipality of Honnelles, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Country Belgium
Postal code
7387
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Angreau
Village
Saint Amand's church
Saint Amand's church
Location of Angreau in Honnelles
Location of Angreau in Honnelles
Angreau is located in Belgium
Angreau
Angreau
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°21′05″N 3°41′27″E
Country Belgium
RegionWallonia
ProvinceHainaut
MunicipalityHonnelles
Postal code
7387
Area code065
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History

The earliest mention of this locality is Angrellum (Latin: little Angre[1]). In the first Middle Ages, Angreau was part of the stronghold of Angre,[2] of which it was probably an outbuilding with a fortified tower. Angreau has been a commune since the year 1250.[3]

View of the village.

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