Initial construction period XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Beginning of church building.
XVe siècle
Second phase of construction
Second phase of construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Continuation or completion of work.
9 juillet 1889
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 9 juillet 1889 (≈ 1889)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: by decree of 9 July 1889
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources do not cite any historical actors.
Origin and history
The Church of the Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix de Lorry is a religious building located in the commune of Lorry-Mardigny, Moselle (57). Its origins date back to the 13th and 15th centuries, as evidenced by the periods of construction mentioned in the official sources. This monument, classified by ministerial decree in 1889, illustrates the medieval religious architecture of the Lorraine region, now integrated into the Great East.
The location of the church at 58 Rue Notre-Dame is documented with an accuracy deemed satisfactory (level 7/10). Owned by the commune, it is part of the protected heritage and is referenced in the Merimée database under the code Insee 57416. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, cults, etc.), its classification as Historic Monument underlines its cultural and architectural importance.
Available data from Monumentum and internal archives confirm its status as a classified church, without providing additional details on its history, sponsors or subsequent transformations. The associated photo, licensed under Creative Commons, is attributed to Aimelaime, but no visual or stylistic description is provided in the sources consulted.
In medieval times, churches like Lorry-Mardigny played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social, political and economic events. Lorraine, a border region, was then marked by cultural exchanges and various influences, reflected in its religious heritage.
The 1889 classification is part of a period of heritage awareness in France, where many medieval buildings were protected to preserve their integrity. For this church, no information is available about any restorations, modifications or historical characters related to its construction or use over the centuries.
The GPS coordinates and postal address allow for the precise location of the monument, but the sources do not mention its current accessibility or the presence of ancillary services (room rental, accommodation). Its membership in the commune of Lorry-Mardigny makes it a public good, probably always associated with local life.
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