Construction of the Romanesque portal Fin XIIe siècle (4e quart) (≈ 1295)
Main portal dated from this period.
Début XIIIe siècle (1er quart)
Edification of the nave
Edification of the nave Début XIIIe siècle (1er quart) (≈ 1304)
Majority of the building built at that time.
7 mars 1935
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 7 mars 1935 (≈ 1935)
Official protection of the church by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 7 March 1935
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Aignan d'Outarville is a religious building marked by a staggered construction. The single nave and main gate date from the late 12th century (4th quarter), while the majority of the building, including the double arches, dates back to the early 13th century. Some elements, such as the diagonals of the second span, present a 15th century profile, suggesting further changes. The monument was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of March 7, 1935, recognizing its heritage value.
Architecturally, the church is characterized by a unique nave, typical of the small rural churches of the region. The western portal, of late Romanesque style, contrasts with the Gothic parts of the nave, illustrating the transition between these two artistic periods. The 17th century modifications, although not detailed in the sources, indicate a continuous occupation and maintenance of the place of worship. Today, the church belongs to the commune of Outarville and remains a testimony of local religious and architectural history.
The location of the church, at 7 Rue du Bac in Outarville (Loiret), is specified with good accuracy (level 8/10 depending on the sources). Its opening to the public or its possible ancillary functions (rent, visits) are not documented in the available data. The Creative Commons license associated with the photographs of the monument facilitates its dissemination and heritage enhancement.
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