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The Sainte-Christine de Labeuvrere church is a historic monument located in the municipality of Labeuvrere, in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France). Its construction periods span several centuries, with architectural traces dating from the twelfth, thirteenth, sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. This place of worship, typical of the religious buildings of northern France, reflects the stylistic and technical evolutions of these epochs.

The church was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 10 June 1975, which reflects its heritage value. Today it belongs to the municipality of Labeuvrière. Although the available sources do not specify its current use (visits, rentals, etc.), its central location at 5491 Church Square suggests an important historical and social role in local life. The location data indicate an accuracy which is considered satisfactory a priori, facilitating its identification.

The Hauts-de-France, a region marked by rural and industrial history, has many religious buildings such as this one. These churches served as gathering points for communities, hosting both the offices and the important events of village life (marriage, baptisms, vigil). Their architecture, often redesigned over the centuries, illustrates the changing needs of populations and the successive artistic influences, from novel to classic.

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