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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Léger in Kogenheim, located in the Bas-Rhin department in the Grand East region, is a religious building whose first mention dates back to 1042. The present church was rebuilt in 1746, as indicated by an inscription on the triumphal arch, with a semicircular choir. The late Gothic tower was preserved during this reconstruction, reflecting the superimposition of architectural styles over the centuries.

In 1880, the nave was enlarged westward, incorporating a new tower that replaced or included the old structure. The building was listed as historic monuments by order of April 21, 1934, recognizing its heritage value. The church is located Church Street in Kogenheim, and its precise location is documented in the Merimée and Monumentum bases.

The conservation of the late Gothic tower during the reconstruction of the eighteenth century illustrates a common practice in the Alsatian regions, where ancient architectural elements were often integrated into new constructions for both practical and symbolic reasons. The church, owned by the commune, remains a central place in local life, as evidenced by the indications of its current use (visits, room rental).

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