Construction of church XIe et XIIe siècles (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
6 juin 1933
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 6 juin 1933 (≈ 1933)
Official protection of the building by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 6 June 1933
Key figures
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Sources do not cite any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The Saint-Maurice church of Saint-Maurice-d'Ibie is a religious building built between the 11th and 12th centuries. Located in the department of Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, it is a typical example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture of this period. Its designation as historic monuments in 1933 reflects its heritage value recognized by the French authorities.
At the time of its construction, the 11th and 12th centuries correspond to a period of development of Romanesque churches in France. These buildings served as spiritual, social and sometimes economic centres for local communities. In a region like the Ardèche, marked by rural occupation and limited exchanges, churches played a central role in the structuring of villages and the transmission of religious knowledge.
Saint-Maurice Church, owned by the commune, is protected for its architectural and historical characteristics. Although the available sources do not specify the details of its construction or any subsequent modifications, its classification in 1933 underscores its importance in the ardéchois cultural landscape. Today, it remains a tangible testimony of the medieval past of Saint-Maurice-d'Ibie.
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