Verquin

Verquin (Werkin) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Geography
An ex-coalmining town, Verquin is situated some 3 mi south of Béthune centre and 24 mi southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D941, D937 and D72 roads. The A26 autoroute passes through the middle of the commune.

Places of interest

 * The church of St. Amé, dating from the sixteenth century.
 * The war memorial.
 * The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery.