Roly, Belgium
Place in Wallonia, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roly is a village in the municipality of Philippeville, located in the province of Namur, Belgium.
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Coordinates: 50°08′00″N 04°32′00″E | |
Country | Belgium |
Region | Wallonia |
Province | Namur |
Municipality | Philippeville |
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Remains from the Neolithic have been discovered in the area, indicating a long human presence in the area. From the 11th century, the area was divided between the Florennes Abbey and the local lords of Roly, who constructed the Château-ferme de Roly still dominating the village. The village also contains a church with furnishings from the 17th and 18th centuries.[1]