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Origin and history

The church of St. Martin of Eyliac, classified as a Historic Monument since 1948, is distinguished by its architecture combining several periods. Its square sanctuary, adorned with Romanesque arches, was redesigned in the early 16th century when the gable was raised. The nave, typical of this period, has ivy-and-third-roofed crossovers, while a staircase turret completes the whole. These Gothic elements contrast with Romanesque remains, illustrating stylistic evolutions between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The frescoes preserved in the sacristy, although their precise dating is not mentioned, testify to the decorative richness of the building. The church, owned by the municipality of Bassillac and Auberoche (formerly Eyliac, code Insee 24026), embodies the rural religious heritage of the Dordogne. Its inscription in 1948 underscores its historical value, especially for its combination of architectural influences and its successive modifications in the 16th and 19th centuries.

The church's location in Bourg d'Eyliac (now integrated in Bassillac and Auberoche) reflects its anchoring in the perigordin territory. The GPS coordinates available place the monument with an accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), facilitating its identification in the local landscape. Sources, such as Monumentum and the Merimée base, confirm its status as a protected heritage element, open to visit under communal responsibility.

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