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Saint-Riquier de Rousent Church dans le Pas-de-Calais

Pas-de-Calais

Saint-Riquier de Rousent Church

    65 Rue de la Vallée de l'Authie
    62870 Roussent
Thadée Szalamacha

Origin and history

The church Saint-Riquier de Roussent is a monument located in the commune of Roussent, in the Hauts-de-France region. This place of worship, dedicated to Saint Riquier, is a central element of the local heritage, although the available sources do not specify its exact period of construction or its architectural evolution. In rural areas such as the Hauts-de-France, parish churches played a major role in community life.

They served not only as a place of prayer, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, often reflecting the social and religious history of the local population.