Construction of the fortified tower XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Witness regional conflicts between counties.
Début XVIe siècle
Reconstruction of the church
Reconstruction of the church Début XVIe siècle (≈ 1604)
Sandstone building with unique nave.
2001
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 2001 (≈ 2001)
Full protection of the building (Order of 29 May).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Church in its entirety (Box C 807): inscription by decree of 29 May 2001
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Origin and history
The church Saint-Léger de Compigny, located in the Yonne department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, is a religious building built mainly in the sixteenth century. It is distinguished by its massive sandstone architecture, characteristic of the churches of Senonais, and incorporates a fortified tower dating from the 13th century, vestige of conflicts between the counties of Burgundy, Champagne and the royal domain. This mix of styles reflects historical and military developments in the region.
The unique nave of the church, extended without interruption by a choir with cut strips, houses a carved beam decorated with angels and heraldic motifs of the 1500s. This decoration reflects the local craftsmanship and the symbolic importance of the building to the community. The church, classified as a historic monument in 2001, thus illustrates both the architectural heritage and geopolitical tensions that marked this border area.
Owned by the commune of Compigny, the church is today a protected heritage place, whose precise location is attested by sources such as the Merimée base and GPS coordinates. Its designation as historic monuments in 2001 underscores its cultural and architectural value, while allowing its preservation for future generations.
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