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Origin and history

The Saint-Marmet Chapel of Boutiers-Saint-Trojan, listed as a Historic Monument, finds its origins at the end of the Romanesque era. Its unique nave, vaulted in a broken cradle, dates from the second half of the 12th century, while its choir, adorned with iron vaults, dates back to the 13th century. The façade, surmounted by a bell tower with two arches, and the three-rolled broken arch porch illustrate this stylistic transition between Romanesque and Gothic. The building, integrated into the local cemetery, reflects the rural religious architecture of this period.

Subsequent changes, particularly in the 15th and 17th centuries, may have concerned improvements or restorations, although the source text does not specify their exact nature. The chapel, a communal property since its inscription in 1986, preserves architectural elements typical of small Charente country churches, such as the broken cradle and warheads. Its location in the cemetery highlights its historic role in the heart of the parish and funeral life of Boutiers-Saint-Trojan.

Registration in the Historic Monuments in 1986 helped to protect the building, including its cadastre identified under AT 104. Although the sources do not detail its current use (visits, cults, events), its precise location — between the official address In the Saint-Marmet cemetery and GPS coordinates (336 Route de la Petite Arche) — confirms its anchoring in the local heritage. Creative Commons licensed photographs, such as the one credited to rose, document its current state, considered to be very satisfactory localization (note 8/10).

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