Oisemont () is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Geography Oisemont is situated on the junction of the D25, D29 and D936 roads, some 10 south of Abbeville and west of Amiens.
Population
History The name has its origins in Celtic religion and mythology, as ‘mont of Ésus. Over the centuries, it has been known as Ossemons, Aussemons and Wessemont. There is evidence pointing to Acheulean origins and Roman occupation. Source: Oisemont 2 roues By 1275, the town was the seat of the provost of the Vimeu. The Templars of Acheux="Templiers.net (2)">Les Templiers et les Croisades sur templiers.net became a part of the bailiwick of Oisemont, setting up a preceptory of the house of Aisseu. In 1307, a second headquarters was set up by the Knights Hospitaller. The building still stands today, in the ‘rue de la Commanderie’, as do several other historic buildingsSource dépliant municipal. The castle was destroyed in 1346 by the army of Edward III during the Hundred Years War. It had defensive ramparts to protect the inhabitants in times of attack. It was rebuilt and destroyed again in 1370 by John of Gaunt.Baie de Somme A Templar hospital was built on the site of the present old-peoples’ home. All that remains is a stone cross. The year 1472 saw Charles the Bold set fire to the town, reducing it to ashes. During the Wars of Religion of the 16th century, the town was an important Protestant centre. By the 17th century, the Huguenots were hiding in underground passages for protection.
Places of interest The mairie (town hall) The old windmill. Sitting in the middle of a field, a little way from the town, the brick-built windmill is missing its sails, roofing and windows and is completely abandoned. The twelfth-century church of Saint-Martin,Sources: extraits de dépliant municipale et Paroisse St Martin , photos tirées de: catholique-amiens et de clochers.org with a Romanesque entrance and a 42m tower. Restored in 1808, the nave collapsed in 1953 and it was then demolished. The new church was completed in March 1960 The war memorials The Museum of Local Art, opened in 1976 The market hall, built in 1853Source: dépliant municipale The old railway line, which served as freight transport, but also for passengers, was opened in 1872 and closed in 1993 The ruins of the 17th-century château. An entrance gate and octagonal tower are all that remain.Source:extrait tiré d'un dépliant municipale
Personalities Charles Dumont de Sainte-Croix:Informations généalogique et Antiquarium bookshop Comellas-Picardie 1758-1830, Ornithologist
See also Communes of the Somme department
References
External links
The old railway from Longpré-les-corps to St.Gamaches