Registration for Historic Monuments 29 octobre 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official protection of the church by order.
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Origin and history
The church Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Barisey-la-Côte is a religious building located in the municipality of the same name, in Meurthe-et-Moselle, within the Grand Est region. It is officially recognized as a Historical Monument, although its construction period is not specified in the available sources. Its listing in the Inventory of Historic Monuments dates from October 29, 1926, reflecting its local heritage significance.
The location of the church at 13 Rue des Vignes is estimated as "a priori satisfactory" according to the criteria of geographical accuracy. Owned by the municipality of Barisey-la-Côte, it is part of a rural Lorraine where parish churches traditionally played a central role in community life, both religiously and socially. These buildings served as a gathering place, a celebration of local festivals, and an identity marker for the inhabitants.
The inscription of 1926 specifically concerns the church itself, without any mention of protected interior or exterior elements. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum database, do not provide additional architectural or historical details, limiting knowledge of its evolution or stylistic features. The municipality, identified by the code Insee 54047, is part of the district of Nancy, highlighting its roots in the history of Lorraine.
No information is available on the opening to the public, the modalities of visits or possible tourist activities related to the building. The Creative Commons license associated with the photo of the monument suggests accessible visual documentation, but text archives remain incomplete. The absence of a defined period makes it difficult to conduct any in-depth contextual analysis, such as artistic influences or significant events associated with its construction or restoration.
The department of Meurthe-et-Moselle, where Barisey-la-Côte is located, is rich in medieval and modern religious heritage, often linked to the industrial and agricultural history of Lorraine. Although this church is not dated, its inscription under the title of Historical Monuments indicates that it has remarkable elements, justifying its preservation. Rural churches in this region were generally built or remodelled between the 12th and 19th centuries, but this assumption cannot be confirmed without complementary sources.
Finally, the reference to the Creative Commons license for the photo and approximate GPS address reflect the digital heritage documentation efforts, while revealing the limitations of current data. For an in-depth study, a consultation of the communal or departmental archives would be necessary, in order to complete the missing information on its history, architecture and role in the local community.