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Origin and history

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assumption of Aillac, located in the village of Aillac in Carsac-Aillac (Dordogne), is a religious building dating from the second half of the 15th century. It probably replaces a primitive church, attested by a 12th century baptismal tank still preserved. Its architecture includes a three-span nave, a polygonal choir and a broken arched original portal, typical of late Gothic. The inner lamps are decorated with plant motifs and human figures, reflecting the art of the time.

The church was listed as historic monuments on October 21, 1970, recognizing its heritage value. Its bell tower-wall, pierced by four bays, dominates the west façade, where the main entrance was originally located. The property of the building belongs to the municipality of Carsac-Aillac. Although the sources mention remarkable architectural elements, little information is available on its liturgical use or subsequent transformations.

The site is referenced in the Mérimée and Clochers de France bases, highlighting its architectural and religious interest. The 12th century baptismal tank, which preceded the present building, suggests a continuation of Christian worship in this place since the Middle Ages. No mention is made of historical figures related to its construction or its later history, and local archives have not been detailed in the sources consulted.

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