Arquennes (French pronunciation: [aʁkɛn] ; Walloon: Årkene) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Seneffe, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.
Arquennes Årkene (Walloon) | |
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 Arquennes | |
  Arquennes  Arquennes | |
| Coordinates: 50°34′N 04°16′E / 50.567°N 4.267°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region |  Wallonia |
| Province |  Hainaut |
| Municipality |  Seneffe |
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In 1137, the name appears as Arkenna. During the Middle Ages, there was a castle in the village but it has since been destroyed. Until 1800, the village was part of the Province of Brabant but has since been a part of Hainaut Province. The village has suffered damage several times during the many wars that have ravaged the area throughout history. The village church has a nave and chancel from the 16th century, in a Hainaut Gothic style. The tower dates from 1762 to 1764.[1][2]
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