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The church Saint-Martin de Fressin, located in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France), is a religious building built mainly in the sixteenth century, although a place of worship existed on this site from the Middle Ages. It was erected at the initiative of Jean V de Créquy, local lord, whose nearby castle dates from the same period. Its architecture reflects the transition between the flamboyant Gothic and the first renaissant influences, with careful decorative elements reserved for the seigneurial family, like a dedicated chapel. The church was conceived as a symbol of prestige for the Crequy, according to the writings of Fr.

During its history, the church suffered several fires in the 16th century, requiring restorations at that time and then in the 19th century. The current 19th century stained glass windows replace those destroyed during the French Revolution. The southern portal, characteristic of the Gothic style, features two doors under an ogival arch, while the interior houses remarkable liturgical furniture, including an 18th century carved wooden pulpit and a flamboyant Gothic frieze.

Classified as a historical monument by decree of 11 September 1906, the church of Saint Martin now belongs to the municipality of Fressin. It is part of the parish of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Fruges, in the diocese of Arras. Its imposing dimensions (32 metres long, 18 metres wide at the transept) and its four bell tower make it a major architectural landmark of the village. The six octagonal pillars of the nave, adorned with capitals, support a structure that combines seigneurial history and religious heritage.

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