Conchil-le-Temple
Encyclopedia
Conchil-le-Temple is a commune
in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France
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on the D940E1 and D143 road junction. A rural, wooded area featuring many lakes and nature trails to walk and ride.
Conchil was listed among the possessions of the abbey of Saint Riquier
in the 9th century. A house known as ’’’Temple-lez-Waben’’’ was a commandery of the Templars. In 1307, two Templars from here (Raoul Monteswis and Eudes of Écuires) were captured and burnt at the stake at nearby Montreuil.
As with much of this region of France, the wars of the 15th century caused major devastation. The mill, temple and many buildings were destroyed.
The church, dedicated to Saint Blaise
, had been established at Conchil since ancient times. In 1686, the Bishop of Amiens gave a relic of the saint to the church, which was the object of great veneration. Many pilgrims came to Conchil each February 3 and the days after, invoked St. Blaise to cure their sore throat
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It is claimed that the pavilion is the former prison of Waben
. It is a square building with very thick walls. Large metal rings, possibly used for shackling prisoners, can still be seen in the underground parts.
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
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Geography
A large village situated some 8 miles (17 km) southwest of Montreuil-sur-MerMontreuil-sur-Mer
Montreuil or Montreuil-sur-Mer is a sub-prefecture in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It is located on the Canche river, not far from Étaples...
on the D940E1 and D143 road junction. A rural, wooded area featuring many lakes and nature trails to walk and ride.
History
Known by various names over the centuries: In 845 as Concilium, in 1406 as Conchy-les-Waben and by 1608 as Conchie.Conchil was listed among the possessions of the abbey of Saint Riquier
Richarius
Richarius was a Frankish hermit, monk, and the founder of two monasteries. He is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.-Life:...
in the 9th century. A house known as ’’’Temple-lez-Waben’’’ was a commandery of the Templars. In 1307, two Templars from here (Raoul Monteswis and Eudes of Écuires) were captured and burnt at the stake at nearby Montreuil.
As with much of this region of France, the wars of the 15th century caused major devastation. The mill, temple and many buildings were destroyed.
The church, dedicated to Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise was a physician, and bishop of Sebastea . According to his Acta Sanctorum, he was martyred by being beaten, attacked with iron carding combs, and beheaded...
, had been established at Conchil since ancient times. In 1686, the Bishop of Amiens gave a relic of the saint to the church, which was the object of great veneration. Many pilgrims came to Conchil each February 3 and the days after, invoked St. Blaise to cure their sore throat
Sore throat
A sore throat or throat pain is a common physical symptom usually caused by acute pharyngitis, or throat inflammation, though it also occurs in a number of other situations, such as post trauma and in diphtheria. It can cause mild to extreme pain....
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It is claimed that the pavilion is the former prison of Waben
Waben
Waben is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:Waben is located 8 miles southwest of Montreuil-sur-Mer, at the D143 and D940 road junction, about a kilometre from the sea at the bay of the Authie.-Population:-References:* -External links:*...
. It is a square building with very thick walls. Large metal rings, possibly used for shackling prisoners, can still be seen in the underground parts.