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Origin and history

The Saint-Laurent church of Limanton is a 12th century religious building located in the municipality of Limanton, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 7 July 1980, it is identified as an ancient parish church, now known as the G 262 cadastre. Its exact location, although detected via GPS coordinates (9001 Path d-Anizy), remains approximate according to available sources, with a location accuracy estimated at 6/10 (a priori satisfactory).

The construction of the church thus dates back to the 12th century, a period marked in Burgundy by a boom in Romanesque architecture and a growing structure of rural parishes. The churches of that time served as a spiritual, social and sometimes administrative centre for local communities. Their construction often reflected the influence of local lords or neighbouring abbeys, although the source text does not specify the sponsors or the exact circumstances of the founding of St. Lawrence. The lack of details on any subsequent modifications or key characters related to the building limits the knowledge of its historical evolution.

The 1980 classification attests to its heritage value, but current practical information (access, visits, contemporary uses) is not documented in the sources consulted. Code Insee 58142 confirms its anchoring in the Nièvre department, near Nevers, in a territory where the small medieval religious heritage remains a testimony of regional historical dynamics. No mention is made of remarkable architectural elements or local legends associated with this monument.

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