Wancourt

Wancourt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Geography
Wancourt is situated some 5 mi southeast of Arras, at the junction of the D33 and the D34E roads. The A1 autoroute passes by just yards from the commune.

Toponymy
Wahencurt (1072), Wahencourt (around 1110), Waencurt (1148), Waencourt (1226).

Places of interest

 * The church of St.Aubode, rebuilt, along with much of the village, after World War I.
 * Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries, including Hibers Trench Cemetery.