Located in the commune of Villers-Carbonnel, the castle d'Happlaincourt was a medieval fortress dating back to the 13th century. Partially destroyed during World War I, it consisted of a quadrilateral of buildings on a masonry platform enclosed by water moats. The castle belonged to the family d'Happlaincourt until the 16th century.
With the support of local lords gathered at the castle, Jacques d'Humières drafted a manifesto. This manifesto was an appeal to the princes and prelates of the kingdom, aiming to restore the Catholic religion and "the obedience of His Majesty". The movement gained most of the cities of Picardy - including Péronne, Abbeville, Amiens, Corbie, Encre, Saint-Quentin, and Beauvais - and the movement gained all of France.
In 1826, the family of d'Amerval sold the castle to Yves Gilbert Jallu, a counselor in Amiens, whose descendants kept it until the end of the 19th century. Today, the ruins are inscribed as historical monuments by decree on April 24, 1926. Visible remains include parts of towers and the bases of the walls.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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