Houtkerque (; from ) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.INSEE commune file It is located near the Belgian border, north of Steenvoorde, on the Steenvoorde/Hondschoote road. The river Yser crosses the border at Houtkerque.
Houtkerque saw much action during World War I. Seven Commonwealth war graves are situated within Houtkerque's church.
Heraldry
See also Communes of the Nord department
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