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The church of Leuilly is a Catholic building located in the village of Leuilly, south-east of Laon, in the department of Aisne (Hauts-de-France). Built in the 15th century, it is characterized by modest architecture, with a unique vessel and a bell tower positioned at the theoretical location of the transept cross. Its western portal, in Gothic style, was inscribed in the Historic Monuments by decree of 13 June 1927, highlighting its heritage value.

The nave of the church, in broken arch, is remarkable for its wooden frame decorated with carved and painted heads. Dedicated to Notre-Dame and Saint Éloi (also called Sainte-Élisabeth), it houses a sacristy in the right arm. The building, owned by the municipality of Laon, illustrates the rural religious architecture of historical Picardie, now integrated into the Hauts-de-France region.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Mérimée base, confirm its status as a Historic Monument for its portal, while platforms such as Clochers de France and the Observatoire du Patrimoine Religiouse document its role in the local cultural landscape. Its approximate address, 15 Place de Leuilly, and its Insee code (02408) anchor its history in the Aisnois territory.

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