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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Martin in Aucamville came into being in the 13th century, although its present appearance is the result of subsequent major transformations. The brick gate, the only vestige of the primitive building, bears witness to this medieval period. The most notable changes took place in the 15th and 16th centuries: the frame and cover were rebuilt in 1461, while the bell tower, built in 1527, was restored later in 1698. This work profoundly transforms the structure, giving it its present face, entirely built into bricks.

The church adopts a single-nave simple plan, ending with a bedside with a cut strip, a typical arrangement of southern religious architecture. Three side chapels flank the choir: one on the left and two on the right. Historic capitals, a remarkable decorative element, add an artistic dimension to the building. Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 17 December 1926, the church now belongs to the commune of Aucamville, Tarn-et-Garonne.

The location of the church, on the 1st Route of Burgaud, is documented with an accuracy deemed satisfactory (note 7/10). Its role in the local community, although not detailed in the sources, fits into the broader context of medieval and modern parish churches, places of worship, gathering and collective memory. The materials used, such as brick, reflect local resources and know-how, common in Occitania since the Middle Ages.

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