Ménévillers
Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
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Ménévillers is a commune in the Oise department in northern France.[3] As of 2023, the population of the commune was 103.[4]
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Ménévillers | |
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The cross of Ménévillers | |
 Location of Ménévillers | |
  Ménévillers Location within France  Ménévillers Location within Hauts-de-France | |
| Coordinates: 49°31′23″N 2°36′21″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Oise |
| Arrondissement | Clermont |
| Canton | Estrées-Saint-Denis |
| Intercommunality | Plateau Picard |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Cédric Poinsard[1] |
Area 1 | 4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[2] | 103 |
| • Density | 21.1/km2 (54.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 60394 /60420 |
| Elevation | 79–108 m (259–354 ft) (avg. 97 m or 318 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Geography
Ménévillers covers an area of 4.88 square kilometres and lies at an elevation ranging from 79 to 108 metres above sea level.[5]
History
Ménévillers has historical roots dating back to the Gallo-Roman period, evidenced by archaeological findings, including a Roman road connecting Venette to Montdidier. During the Middle Ages, the Abbey of Saint-Martin-aux-Bois held lordship over the area and owned a fortified windmill destroyed in the Hundred Years' War and rebuilt in 1514.
Landmarks
Notable landmarks in Ménévillers include:
Church of Saint-Léonard
The historic Church of Saint-Léonard contains baptismal fonts from the 16th century.[6]
Stone Cross
Located in the church square, this Renaissance-era stone cross dates from the 16th century, measures approximately 6.5 metres high, and features intricate carvings depicting symbols of the Passion of Christ.[7]
17th-century Calvary
Situated in the local cemetery, this calvary dates back to approximately 1600. It comprises a small stone chapel topped by a crucifix.[8]
