First certified statement 1560 (≈ 1560)
Documented existence of the church in Boucres.
1701
Restoration of the building
Restoration of the building 1701 (≈ 1701)
Major preservation work done this year.
1829
End of communal rental
End of communal rental 1829 (≈ 1829)
Permanent return to religious use.
1845
Construction of the tower
Construction of the tower 1845 (≈ 1845)
Marking architectural addition for the church.
1996
Restoration of the bell tower and roof
Restoration of the bell tower and roof 1996 (≈ 1996)
Modern conservation work.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
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Origin and history
The church Saint-Martin de Hames-Boucres, located in the Pas-de-Calais department, is a monument dedicated to Saint Martin, although it was originally dedicated to the Holy Cross. Its existence has been at least 1560, making it an ancient witness to local religious history. It is precisely in Boucres, a hamlet of the present-day commune.
In 1701, the church was significantly restored, marking a first phase of preserving its heritage. After the French Revolution, it was acquired for a lay use, used to store fodder. Thanks to the intervention of the faithful, she was saved from the degradation and praised to the commune until 1829, when she gradually regained her religious vocation.
The church tower, characteristic of its architecture, dates back to 1845, adding a historical and aesthetic dimension to the building. More recently, in 1996, the bell tower and roof were restored, ensuring the sustainability of this local heritage. This work reflects the community's continued attachment to this place of worship and memory.
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