Houtkerque

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Houtkerque (from ) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is located near the Belgian border, 8 km north of Steenvoorde, on the Steenvoorde/Hondschoote road. The river Yser crosses the border at Houtkerque. Houtkerque saw much action during World War I. Seven Commonwealth war graves are situated within Houtkerque's church.

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