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Origin and history

The Ossuary of Barst is a historic monument dating from the first quarter of the 19th century, more precisely built or restored in 1819. This intervention coincides with the expansion of the Saint-Wendelin church, suggesting a direct link between the two buildings. The ossuary, now classified as an ancient, was entered in the inventory of Historical Monuments by order of 23 November 1987, which attests to its heritage importance.

The location of the ossuary is specified in the Merimée base as being located in Barst, Moselle, Department 57, in the Greater East Region. The monument belongs to the commune and is located near the town hall at 30 Rue de la Mairie. Although its geographical accuracy is considered mediocre (note 5/10), it remains a notable architectural element of the local heritage.

No additional information is available on its current use, such as a possible public opening or tourist function. The sources mention only its status as communal property and its inscription as Historical Monuments, without specifying further details of its history or subsequent transformations.

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