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Saint-Riquier de Liercourt Church is a Catholic church located in the village of Liercourt, in the Somme department, in the Hauts-de-France region. Built in the 15th century, it embodies the medieval religious architecture of Picardia, with a traditional stone basilical plan. Its lateral entrance, adorned with an archvolt and a niche housing a statue of St.Riquier, bears witness to its artistic heritage, complemented by a three-flower lily sculpted coat of arms, supported by two angels, dating from the late 15th or early 16th century.

Inside, the church retains remarkable furniture elements, including stalls, a work bench dated 1588, and ground baptismal fonts. The sculpted solives on the right side represent saints like Quentin, Sébastien and Riquier. The 16th century ass-de-lampe, in the apse and the chapel Our Lady, illustrate religious scenes such as the blessing Christ, the Trinity or the eternal Father. These artistic details underline its central role in local spiritual and community life.

Ranked a historical monument by decree of 20 July 1908, the church is now owned by the town of Liercourt. Its state of conservation and its architectural characteristics make it a valuable testimony of Picardy religious heritage. The presence of heraldic motifs and narrative sculptures also reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, particularly the links with the French monarchy, evoked by the fleurs de lys.

The monument is part of a historical context marked by the reconstruction and beautification of churches after the Hundred Years' War, when rural communities, like Liercourt's, reaffirmed their faith and identity through sacred art. The building, still in cultural activity, remains a place of memory and devotion, illustrating the continuity of Christian traditions in the region.

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