Heilly

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Heilly is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Heilly is situated on the D52 road, some 12 mi northeast of Amiens.

History

During the First World War, being on the railway line Amiens-Albert meant receiving many of the dead bodies from the Battle of the Somme. Over 3000 graves are in the military cemetery.

Population

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