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Origin and history

The church Saint-Firmin de Tully, located in the department of the Somme ( Hauts-de-France region), was built between the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Originally surrounded by a cemetery, it is close to a mansion belonging to the local lords. Its architecture reflects a stylistic transition, with a sober facade in white stone and flint, and windows of the choir typical of the flamboyant Gothic.

The building underwent notable modifications in the 19th century: an interior recast in 1841, the addition of a dogive vault, and the installation of a pulpit to be preached in 1826. The high altar, dated 1875, would come from another church in the area. The stained glass windows, offered by local families, as well as the sandstone or stone foothills, reinforce its heritage character. The church also served as a burial place for several priests and a local lord in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The bell tower, covered with slates and surmounted by an eight-sided pyramidal arrow, dominates the building. The facade features a mixture of stone appliances (small and large), a sign of partial elevation. The choir bays, the stained glass windows and the gate closing the choir illustrate the artistic and liturgical evolution of the church throughout the centuries. Its history is linked to the religious and seigneurial life of Tully, in the historical region of Picardie.

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