Varenne (Arques)
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The Varenne (French pronunciation: [vaʁɛn] ⓘ) is a river of Normandy, France, 39 kilometres (24 mi) in length, flowing through the department of Seine-Maritime. It is a tributary of the river Arques.[1] The river is the ultimate source of the surname and given name Warren, via William de Warenne of Bellencombre castle, his hereditary seat. de Warenne was a companion of William the Conqueror and made first Earl of Surrey in 1088 as reward for his service during the Norman Conquest.
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Varenne | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Montérolier |
Mouth | |
• location | Arques |
• coordinates | 49°53′30″N 1°7′50″E |
Length | 39 km (24 mi) |
Basin size | 345 km2 (133 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 3.5 m3/s (120 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Arques→ English Channel |
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