Construction of church XVe-XVIe siècles (≈ 1650)
Period of main construction of the monument.
14 avril 1931
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 14 avril 1931 (≈ 1931)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: by decree of 14 April 1931
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Saint Martin church of Dommartin-Lettrée is a religious building built between the 15th and 16th centuries. Located in the municipality of Dommartin-Lettrée, in the department of Marne (Great East region), it is representative of the sacred architecture of this period. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 14 April 1931 bears witness to its heritage importance and preservation.
Like many rural churches of that time, Saint Martin's Church played a central role in community life. It served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, reflecting the social and religious practices of Champagne-Ardenne in the 15th and 16th centuries. These buildings were often at the heart of villages, symbolizing both faith and local cohesion.
The location of the church, specified as being at the address 1 Route de Fontaine, 51320 Dommartin-Lettrée, comes from the data of the Merimée database. Although the accuracy of this location is considered fair (note of 5/10), it allows to identify the monument in its geographical context. The building now belongs to the commune, which guarantees its management and maintenance by the local authorities.
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