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The church of Saint-Firmin de Croquoison, located in the hamlet of Croquoison on the commune of Heucourt-Croquoison (Somme, Hauts-de-France), is a religious building built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is distinguished by its wood and torchi structure, a rare technique for the picardic churches of that time. The western façade was modified in the 19th century, adding a more recent architectural touch to this medieval monument.

The church has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1 March 1996. It houses remarkable elements such as five carved blocks representing saints (Nicolas, Roch, Firmin, James, Gilles), as well as liturgical objects such as 15th century baptismal fonts, a 1667 bahut and three 17th century paintings. Two armorial shields also recall the history of the family of Saint-Delys d'Heucourt, linked to the region.

Outside, the stone bell tower contrasts with the brick façade, while inside, the building preserves traces of its medieval and post-medieval past. The church of Saint-Firmin is one of the few remaining examples of religious architecture in wood in Picardia, alongside the chapel of Yonville (Citernes) and the church of Rouvroy-sur-Serre (Aisne).

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