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The church of Saint-Gengoul de Giey-sur-Aujon is a 13th-century religious building in the village of Giey-sur-Aujon, Haute-Marne (52), in the Grand East region. This monument, typical of medieval Champagne architecture, was inscribed under the title of Historical Monuments by decree of 13 February 1928, thus recognizing its heritage value. Owned by the commune, there remains a testimony of the religious and architectural practices of the time.

The location of the church, specified as satisfactory a priori (note 6/10), places the building at the address 2 Rue de Chevie, in the village of Giey-sur-Aujon. Although the visual sources (Street View, photos) lack clear attribution, the monument is referenced in the Merimée base under the code Insee 52220, attached to the former Champagne-Ardenne region. Its current status (opened/closed to visit) is not documented in available sources.

In the 13th century, when the church was built, the area was marked by a rural society organized around local parishes and lords. Churches, like Saint-Gengoul, served as places of worship, community gathering and sometimes refuge. Their architecture often reflected local resources (calcareous stone, wood) and regional stylistic influences, here linked to Gothic art emerging in Champagne. There is no information on the sponsors or craftsmen who worked on its construction.

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