Sercus (French pronunciation: [sɛʁky]; Dutch: Zerkel) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[3]

History

In the past, Sercus was on a Roman road that went went from Cassel to Aire-sur-la-Lys, going through Oxelaëre, Staple, Wallon-Cappel, Thiennes and from Aire-sur-la-Lys continued towards Amiens via Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise and Doullens.[4]

During the Ancien Régime, the parish was included in the former Diocese of Thérouanne, and after it was abolished in 1557, the parish was transferred to the Diocese of Saint-Omer.[5]

Heraldry

Arms of Sercus
Arms of Sercus
 The arms of Sercus are blazoned :
Argent, a lion contourny sable, in chief a label of 3 points gules.



See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file
  4. ^ Mémoire de la Société dunkerquoise pour l'encouragement des sciences, des lettres et des arts, Année 1858, p. 78-79, lire en ligne
  5. ^ Mémoire de la Société dunkerquoise pour l'encouragement des sciences, des lettres et des arts, 1862-1864, neuvième volume, p. 66, lire en ligne.