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The church of Saint-Martial-Laboria of Cherveix-Cubas, built in the 12th century, is mentioned for the first time in a 13th century sill. According to local traditions, its foundation would be linked either to the lords of the place or to the Templars, then integrated into the command of the Temple of Water. After the dissolution of the order in 1312, his property was mostly transferred to the order of Malta, as evidenced by the Maltese cross carved on the broken arch of the gate.

The building is distinguished by its hybrid architecture: a unique nave precedes a vaulted chorus in cul-de-four, connected by an ovoid dome on pendants, supported by two arches in the middle of the hanger. This stylistic bias, rare in Périgord, suggests various influences, perhaps linked to its turbulent history. The parish was definitively abolished in 1805 and attached to the parish of Cherveix, marking the end of its independent cultural role.

The church has been listed as a historical monument since 1974 and is now owned by Cherveix-Cubas. Its state of conservation and location (noted 8/10 for its accuracy) make it a remarkable vestige of the medieval religious heritage of Dordogne. Available sources, such as the Merimée or Monumentum base, highlight its architectural and historical interest, although some assumptions about its origins remain debated.

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