Achicourt

A light industrial suburb of Arras located 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Arras, at the D3 and D5 road junction. The river Crinchon flows through the town. Achicourt station was closed in 2011. ==Population==

• The old windmill, rebuilt in 1994. • The church of St.Vaast, dating from the twentieth century. • The church of St.Christophe, dating from the twentieth century. • Traces of a rectangular castle motte from the thirteenth century. • The British war cemetery, where 131 English and Canadian soldiers are buried. ==See also==