Construction of church Première moitié du XIIe siècle (≈ 1225)
Period of initial construction and portal
23 janvier 1946
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 23 janvier 1946 (≈ 1946)
Protection of the north gate by arrest
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Northern portal: by order of 23 January 1946
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Church of Spain, located in Caupenne-d'Armagnac in Gers, is a religious building dating from the first half of the 12th century. It illustrates the Romanesque architecture of southwestern France, with remarkable sculptural elements such as its northern portal, classified as Historic Monument by decree of 23 January 1946. This portal, adorned with historic capitals and carved tiles, bears witness to the know-how of the artisans of the time.
The entrance door, typical of the Romanesque churches of the region, consists of two columns in offence bearing a moulure arch of archvolt. The capitals, laid on ground bases, present carved motifs that extend in bandeau around the archvolt. The early bay, now blocked, was later modified by the addition of a broken arched door, revealing later architectural transformations.
The church belongs to the municipality of Caupenne-d'Armagnac and retains a rare sculptural heritage, including the cords and buttons of the archvolt. Although its exact location is approximate (accuracy noted 5/10), it remains a significant example of Occitan Romanesque heritage, marked by local artistic influences and a central community function in the Middle Ages.
