Oldest tomb listed 14 mai 1808 (≈ 1808)
Hapel-Lachenaie burial in the cemetery.
1843
Post-earthquake reconstruction
Post-earthquake reconstruction 1843 (≈ 1843)
Building rebuilt after destruction by tremor.
années 1920
Reinforcement of reinforced concrete
Reinforcement of reinforced concrete années 1920 (≈ 1920)
Modernisation for seismic resistance.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
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Origin and history
The church of Sainte-Rose-de-Lima in Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe, replaces an earlier building destroyed by an earthquake in 1843. This neoclassical building has a Latin cross shape, with a pilaster façade and a triangular pediment. Its interior is distinguished by coloured cement tiles and marble baptismal fonts, installed during its consecration.
In the 1920s, the church was reinforced with reinforced concrete to withstand the frequent weather and earthquakes in the area. Its bell tower, located behind the chorus, consists of a belfry with persian haired roofs in pavilions. The adjacent cemetery, surrounded by a masonry wall, houses 18th and 19th century graves, the oldest of which recorded a death dated 1808.
Burials, often in lime-burdened moellons, bear witness to local history, although many inscriptions have disappeared over time. The ensemble forms a landmark heritage site, combining religious architecture and collective memory. The church remains an active place of worship, anchored in the community life of Sainte-Rose.
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