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The Church of Saint-Maurice d'Anglars, located in Bertholène in the department of Aveyron, is a religious building built from the 13th to the 16th century. The choir, with flat bedside, is the oldest part (late 13th century) and preserves Romanesque features. The three spans of the nave date back to the end of the 15th century, while a southern side chapel, vaulted with warheads with liernes and thirdons, was added in the 16th century. The south entrance, framed by a square moulding, and its nailed wooden portal (late 15th) are remarkably preserved.

The church is distinguished by its arch bell tower with two brickwork returns, typical of the region, and its roof in a pavilion housing the sounder. Inside, a unique nave of three spans precedes the choir, flanked by two side chapels. The wooden stand, accessible by a turret staircase, and the chapel above the gate (lit by an ogival bay) illustrate the successive additions. The building, which was listed as a historical monument in 1944, belongs to the commune and bears witness to the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The wooden entrance door, with its original lock and nailing (late 15th century), is a rare example of preserved medieval carpentry. The southern chapel of the choir, vaulted in a complex manner, reflects the late Gothic influence. The bell tower, considered one of the best regional examples, combines functionality (shelter for the sounder) and aesthetics. The sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) underline its heritage importance in the Rouergue, anchored in the religious landscape of Aveyron.

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