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Avesnes
Avesnes, a fortified town in the department of Nord, France, situated on the Greater Helpe about 60 miles S.E. of Lille. It was founded in the tenth century, and has a fine cathedral with a tower 330 ft. high. Serges and hosiery are made here, and marbles are dressed.