Country France Department Somme Population (2006) 311 Local time Friday 1:55 PM | Region Hauts-de-France Canton Nouvion Area 11.28 km² Arrondissement Abbeville | |
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Intercommunality Canton of Nouvion-en-Ponthieu Weather 13°C, Wind NE at 18 km/h, 67% Humidity | ||
Port-le-Grand is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
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Map of 80132 Port-le-Grand, France
Geography
Port-le-Grand is situated on the D40 road, some 5 miles (8 km) 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.
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