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Origin and history

The Church of the Translation-de-Saint-Martin d'Urville, located in the commune of Urville (Vosges, Grand Est), is a religious building whose first parts date back to the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The base of its tower, characteristic of this period, bears witness to late Romanesque architecture, while the rest of the church was rebuilt or modified between the late 15th and early 16th centuries, incorporating Gothic elements.

The monument is protected under the Historical Monuments: the wall of the cemetery was inscribed by order of 20 January 1989, and the church itself was classified on 21 August 1990. These protections underline its heritage and architectural importance. The location of the building, at 5 Church Street, is approximate, with an accuracy considered fair (level 5/10).

Owned by Urville, the church is situated in a historical context marked by major architectural transformations between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. These periods correspond to significant social and religious developments in the region, where churches played a central role in community life, both spiritually and socially.

Available sources, including the Monumentum database and the Merimée data, indicate that the building is associated with Insee code 88482 (Vosges) and the former Lorraine region, which is now integrated into the East. No information is provided on its current accessibility, possible tourist functions or contemporary uses.

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