Construction of church XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Romanesque stone building dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
1914-1918
Damage during the First World War
Damage during the First World War 1914-1918 (≈ 1916)
Damaged during the conflict.
3 octobre 1921
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 3 octobre 1921 (≈ 1921)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: by decree of 3 October 1921
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Origin and history
Saint-Nicolas de Lhéry Church, located in the eponymous village of the Marne department, is a Romanesque religious building built in the 13th century. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children and travelers, and is distinguished by its stone construction, typical of medieval ecclesiastical architecture of the region.
The First World War marked this monument deeply, which suffered significant damage during the conflict. In recognition of its heritage value and the damage incurred, the church was classified as Historic Monument by order of 3 October 1921. This classification allowed its preservation and restoration, thus ensuring its transmission to future generations.
The church is now the property of the commune of Lhéry, located in the Great East, and remains an architectural and historical testimony of Champagne-Ardenne. Its classification in the Mérimée base and its mention in resources like Clochers de France underline its importance in the French religious and architectural heritage.
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