Cerexhe-Heuseux

Cerexhe-Heuseux (in Walloon Cerexhe-Heuzeu ) is a section of the common Belgian of Soumagne located in Walloon region in the Province of Liege.

It was a commune with whole share before the fusion of the communes of 1977.

Etymology

Cerexhe as a Walloon means “cherry” (name due to the cherry orchards of the area).

Old forms: 1226 Cerih , 1324 Cherris

Heuseux comes from the Walloon Heuzeu or former French houssoi , who means “holly-plantation” (hedge of houx).

Old form: 1234 Hussoir

These two villages formed under the Ancien Mode only one seigniory and parish belonging to the chapter of Saint-Pierre with Liege.

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