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Sainte-Marie Church is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Longeville-sur-la-Laines, Haute-Marne department, in the Grand Est region. Built mainly in the 13th and 16th centuries, it represents an example of medieval and reborn religious architecture, typical of this pivotal period.

The building was listed as historic monuments on June 4, 1992, recognizing its heritage value. This protection concerns the entire church, identified under Cadastre D 73. The management of the monument is the responsibility of the municipality, making it an accessible public good, although the precise modalities of the visit are not detailed in the available sources.

The available data also indicate an approximate location at 4 Grande Rue, in the administrative context of Rives-Dervoises. This geographical precision, although not detailed, allows to situate the monument in its local environment, marked by a rural and religious history unique to Champagne-Ardenne.

The role of churches such as St. Mary's in the rural municipalities of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance was central. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a community gathering point, a refuge and sometimes a symbol of local power, whether seigneurial or ecclesiastical.

The sources consulted (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not provide information on possible historical characters related to its construction or history. Similarly, specific architectural or artistic details are not documented, limiting the fine understanding of its evolution over the centuries.

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