Martigné-Ferchaud [SEP] located in the administrative territorial entity
Martigné-Ferchaud
Martigné-Ferchaud (, Gallo: "Marteinyaé-Fèrchaud") is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany in northwestern France.
Etymology.
The name "Martigné" is thought to date from the Gallo-Roman period, the place being named after the first Roman governor of the area, known to have been named Martinus. The place-name was recorded in 1218 as Martigneum. The origin of the second part of the name is less clear. In French
that of Vitre was five men-at-arms.
The lord of Martigne had the right of High Justice, including capital crime. Martigné Ferchaud was one of the larger country towns in the region and was subject to the barony of Vitre. The title became associated by marriage with that of Chateaubriant in the 11th century.
Though predominantly an area of agriculture, metal smelting and working continued in Martigné from Roman times until the early 20th century.
Population.
Inhabitants of Martigné-Ferchaud are called "Martignolais