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Saint-Martin de Mons-Boubert Church, located in the Somme department east of Abbeville, is a religious building built in the 14th century. It has undergone several restorations over the centuries, with a notable expansion in 1765. Its composite architecture reflects these developments, especially with the addition of brick side naves in the 18th century.

The building is erected on a terrace reinforced by a stone wall, and its three-sided bedside, built of stone and brick, dates from the 18th century. The bell tower, surmounted by an octagonal arrow covered with slate, dominates the whole. Inside, the church houses several objects classified as historical monuments, including a 17th century Christ on the Cross, stalls, and a pulpit to preach decorated with an allegory of Charity.

The remarkable elements also include 18th-century benches, carved with foliage and acorn motifs, as well as a wooden confessional made in 1823 by a local carpenter. The pulpit, supported by a statue of Samson, the work of the Amienese sculptor Antoine-Germain Henry, is surmounted by an angel ringing the trumpet. The stained glass windows and a gate separating the choir from the nave complete this heritage ensemble.

The church also preserved benches from the old chapel of Boubert, destroyed by a storm in 1858. These elements bear witness to the local history and craftsmanship of the region, while illustrating the architectural and artistic evolution of the building over the centuries.

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