Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Presumed Romanesque period of the building.
XVe siècle
Gothic changes
Gothic changes XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Major architectural changes.
13 juillet 1926
Registration MH
Registration MH 13 juillet 1926 (≈ 1926)
Ranking as Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The church: inscription by decree of 13 July 1926
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character identified
Sources insufficient to cite historical actors.
Origin and history
The Church of Saint Martin in Semilly is a religious building whose origins date back to the 12th century, with significant changes in the 15th century. Located in the village of Semilly, Haute-Marne, it illustrates the architectural evolution of the rural churches of the Grand Est region, marked by Romanesque and Gothic influences. Its registration as a Historic Monument by order of 13 July 1926 underscores its heritage value, although the details of its construction and its sponsors remain partially documented.
The location of the church at 2 Rue de la Place (52700 Semilly) is confirmed by GPS coordinates, although accuracy is assessed as satisfactory a priori (note 6/10). Administratively linked to the commune of Saint-Blin (code Insee 52468), it is part of the department of Haute-Marne and the former Champagne-Ardenne region, now integrated into the Grand Est. Owned by the municipality, its current state (opened/closed to visit) is not specified in the available sources.
The historical data are mainly from the Monumentum database and the Merimée archives, which mention its inscription as Historical Monuments. No information is provided on any key figures related to its construction or history, or on any significant events taking place there. The church nevertheless embodies the central role of religious buildings in the social and spiritual organization of the medieval villages of the region.
