Cappy, Somme

Geography

History

• Two Roman villas have been found within the boundaries of the commune.
• Known as "Capiacum" in 887, from the earlier name "Caput Loci" which suggests a fortress was built to defend the passage of the Somme.
• In the 10th century, the village had a priory. Robert I of Péronne was the seigneur.
• In 1260, Cappy was one of 25 Picardie towns to receive its charter from Louis IX.
• In 1373, The priory, the village and the château were destroyed by the Earl of Warwick.
• The village was also pillaged during the wars with Spain.

  Population

Monuments

• Saint-Nicolas church, built in the lower village. The tower dates from 1654. Partially rebuilt in 1920, after the battles of 1916.
• The railway museum 'Chemin de fer Froissy-Dompierre'.