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The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Plessis-de-Roye, located in the village of the same name in the Hauts-de-France region, is a religious building marked by the ravages of the First World War. Ranked a Historical Monument in 1913, it was almost entirely destroyed during the conflict, leaving only remains of its original architecture. Its reconstruction, entrusted to architect André Collin between 1930 and 1932, is part of a strong memorial process, with a nave deliberately left unfinished to evoke the ruins of the war.

The restoration sought to respect the original appearance of the church, with the exception of the bell tower, whose size was considerably increased compared to the original. This change, though symbolic, poses structural problems today, weakening the balance of the building. The church thus preserves the stigmas of history, mixing architectural heritage and tribute to the victims of the first world conflict.

Owned by the municipality of Plessis-de-Roye, the church is located at 752 Rue de Sanvic, in the department of Oise. Its early classification (1913) underscores its heritage importance, long before its destruction. Available sources, such as the Merimée or Monumentum base, confirm its status as a protected building, while noting the challenges associated with its location and current state.

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