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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Martin de Triguères, located in the Loiret region of the Centre-Val de Loire, is a monument whose origins date back to the 11th and 12th centuries, with major transformations in the 16th century. The base of its tower and its entrance retain elements of the 11th century, while two spans near the bell tower were rearranged in the 12th century. These successive changes reflect the evolution of the liturgical and architectural needs of the local community throughout the centuries.

In the 16th century, the nave was added in front of the bell tower, accompanied by low sides, marking a significant expansion of the building. The 18th century saw the addition of a porch and the closure of the apse bays, thus changing its external appearance. Inside, the two vaults of the choir, though plastered, remain, while the lower sides were completely redesigned, their vaults redone in flat bricks. A 15th century carpentry door, decorated with towel panels, bears witness to the craft of the time.

An undated inscription, engraved on the southern foothills of the portal (VIII IDUS IVNII / OBIIT AIMERI / DUS SACER / DOS QUI FELICITISTAM), evokes a character named Loveri, qualified as priestdos (priest), without his exact role in the history of the church being specified. Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 6 October 1925, the church now belongs to the commune of Trigueres. Its state of conservation and its transformations illustrate the continuous adaptations of a medieval place of worship in later times.

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