Construction of old parts XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Romanesque origins of the current building
XIVe siècle
Construction of the choir
Construction of the choir XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Late Gothic addition to church
XVIIe siècle
Statue of St Stephen
Statue of St Stephen XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Wooden work preserved in the church
septembre 1914
Bombings during the First World War
Bombings during the First World War septembre 1914 (≈ 1914)
Bell tower and roof damage
8 août 1917
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 8 août 1917 (≈ 1917)
Official protection and budgeted restoration
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: by decree of 8 August 1917
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Origin and history
The Saint-Étienne church of Augers-en-Brie, located in Seine-et-Marne, is a religious building dedicated to martyr Étienne. Its oldest parts date back to the 11th century, while the choir was built in the 14th century. It illustrates Romanesque architecture, with late Gothic additions, and houses a wooden statue of Saint Stephen dating from the 17th century.
During World War I, the September 1914 bombings severely damaged the bell tower and roof. These destructions led to its classification as a historical monument by order of August 8, 1917. A restoration was then undertaken, with a budget of 46,766 francs 95 to repair the damage suffered.
Today, the church remains a testimony of local history, mixing medieval heritage and traces of 20th century conflicts. Owned by the commune, it retains its role as a place of worship and architectural heritage, accessible to the public in the village of Augers-en-Brie.
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