Erquinghem-Lys
Erquinghem-Lys is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
It is part of the Urban Community of Lille Métropole. Erquinghem is one of a series of villages on the river Lys established by the Viking Rikiwulf in 880 AD at the time of the invasion led by Godfrid, Duke of Frisia: Racquinghem, Reclinghem, Rekkem and Rijkegem.
Erquinghem-Lys has been twinned with Skipton, North Yorkshire, England since 24 October 2009.Heraldry
