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The church of Saint-Georges de Confracourt is a Catholic religious building built in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century (circa 1855-1856), located in the village of Confracourt, Haute-Saône. This monument, typical of the rural religious architecture of the time, was designed by architect Pierre Marnotte, whose name remains associated with its realization. The building is representative of neo-Gothic or neo-classical churches erected in Franche-Comté during this period, marking an architectural renewal linked to the spiritual and community needs of local populations.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 12 June 1992, Saint George Church enjoys heritage protection recognizing its architectural and historical value. This classification covers the entire building, identified under cadastral reference B 1179. The property of the church belongs to the commune of Confracourt, stressing its anchor in local life. Available sources, such as the work of historian Charlotte Leblanc, highlight her role in the religious and social history of Haute-Saône in the 19th century.

The monument is part of a rural landscape where churches served as places of worship, as well as community gatherings and identity symbols. At that time, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, marked by a mainly agricultural economy, saw in these buildings a way to affirm the presence of the Catholic Church in the countryside. The two ordeals associated with the church, although less documented, complement this religious ensemble, reflecting the devotional practices of the time.

The available references, notably via the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, as well as the publications of the Société française d'archéologie, offer avenues for further study of this heritage. The precise address of the church, 2 Rue de l'Église in Confracourt, and its Insee code (70169) allow to situate it with a geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory (level 7/10).

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