Construction period XIe–XIIIe siècles (≈ 1350)
Medieval origins of the monument.
1874
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1874 (≈ 1874)
Official protection of the college.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Collegiate: by order of 4 June 1874
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
La collégiale Saint-Martin-et-Saint-Arbogast de Surbourg is a former collégiale located in the Bas-Rhin department in the Grand Est region. Its history spans centuries, with origins dating back to the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries. It embodies a major architectural and religious heritage of Alsace, marked by its status as a historic monument since 1874.
This type of monument, typical of the Middle Ages, played a central role in the spiritual and social life of local communities. Colleges were often places of prayer, teaching and gathering, reflecting the importance of religion in the organization of the Alsatian society of the time. Their architecture, combining Romanesque and Gothic influences, bears witness to the artistic and technical evolutions of these centuries.
The Surbourg College has been the subject of historical and archaeological studies, as evidenced by available bibliographical references. Among them, the works of Leonhard Fischer (1894), André Trautmann (1931) and Robert Will (1965) underline its importance in the Alsatian heritage. This research highlights various aspects, ranging from its Romanesque architecture to its role in local religious life.
Ranked among the French historic monuments since 1874, the collegiate church enjoys an official recognition that underscores its heritage value. This ranking allows its preservation and presentation, while offering visitors a tangible testimony to the medieval history of the region. Online resources, such as the Merimée database or cultural heritage inventories, complement this knowledge.
Although the precise details of its construction or sponsors are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources, its very existence illustrates the importance of religious buildings in the Alsatian landscape. These monuments served not only as places of worship, but also as identity markers for local populations, in a context marked by the cultural and political exchanges of medieval Europe.
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