Construction begins XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction of the church.
XIIIe siècle
Continuation of work
Continuation of work XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Second period of construction mentioned.
18 janvier 1921
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 18 janvier 1921 (≈ 1921)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The church Saint-Amand de Louppy-sur-Chée is a religious monument located in the commune of Hauts-de-Chée, in the Grand Est region. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it embodies the medieval architecture typical of this period, marked by early Romanesque and Gothic influences. Its classification as a Historic Monument by decree of 18 January 1921 reflects its heritage value and its importance in the local cultural landscape.
The location of the church, although noted as poor (precision 5/10), remains anchored in the territory of the Meuse, historical department of Lorraine. At the time of its construction, churches played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly and symbol of spiritual and social power. Their construction often reflected the prosperity or ambitions of local lords and village communities.
The church of Saint-Amand, owned by the commune of Hauts-de-Chée, is today a vestige of this medieval past. Although available sources (Monumentum, internal data) do not specify its current state of openness or usage, its ranking in 1921 guarantees its preservation for future generations. The reference to an approximate address (Rue de l'Église de Louppy) and an Insee code (55123) confirms its territorial anchoring in the former Lorraine region, now integrated into the Great East.