Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
First construction period of the church.
XVIe siècle
Expansion or modification
Expansion or modification XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Second period of work mentioned.
28 juin 1994
Official protection
Official protection 28 juin 1994 (≈ 1994)
Registration as a Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church (Box A 40): Registration by Order of 28 June 1994
Origin and history
Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church in Andernay is a religious building located in the commune of Andernay, Meuse department (55), in the Grand Est region. Its construction spans two major periods: the 13th and 16th centuries, reflecting the various architectural influences of these periods. It has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1994, with specific protection covering the entire building (cadastre A 40).
The location of the church is specified with good accuracy (note of 8/10), and its official address is 13 B Rue du Château, 55800 Andernay. Owned by the commune, it embodies the local heritage and bears witness to the religious and community history of this Lorrainen region. Available sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its status and importance in the historical landscape of the Great East.
In medieval and modern times, rural churches like Andernay played a central role in the life of communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social, political and cultural events. In the Lorraine region, marked by a strong rural and religious identity, these buildings were often at the heart of villages, symbolizing both faith and local cohesion.
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