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The Church of the Virgin-en-sa-Nativity of Neuilly-l'Évêque is a religious monument built in the early nineteenth century, more precisely during its first quarter. Located in the commune of Neuilly-l'Évêque, in Haute-Marne (Great East region), it embodies the ecclesiastical architecture of this period of transition between neoclassical and romantic styles. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 19 November 1990 bears witness to its heritage value recognized by the French cultural authorities.

The location of the church, at 2 Rue de l'Est, is documented in the Merimée base, with a geographical accuracy considered fair (note 5/10). The building is identified under Cadastre ZP 262 and belongs to the municipality of Neuilly-l'Évêque, whose Insee code is 52348. Available sources, including Monumentum, indicate that the architect or contractor associated with its construction is a certain BATTONOT, although little additional information on its work or biography is provided.

At the time of its construction, early in the 19th century, parish churches played a central role in the life of rural communities in the Great East. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social and civic events. In a context marked by post-revolutionary upheavals and Napoleonic administrative reorganization, these buildings often symbolized local stability and the continuity of religious traditions, despite national political changes.

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