Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Apse and built octagonal bell tower.
9 avril 1910
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 9 avril 1910 (≈ 1910)
Church classified by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: by decree of 9 April 1910
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Origin and history
Saint-Aignan Church is a Catholic church located in Ladignac-le-Long, Haute-Vienne department, New Aquitaine region. Dating from the twelfth century, it is distinguished by its apse and octagonal bell tower, characteristic of this medieval period. The nave and the two transepts, more modern, contrast with these ancient elements, while the full arch of the nave is built of bricks hung with plaster.
Classified as historical monuments by order of 9 April 1910, the church is now owned by the municipality of Ladignac-le-Long. This classification shows its heritage and architectural importance, especially for its bell tower and its 12th century apse, which make it a remarkable example of Romanesque religious architecture in Limousin.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its role in local heritage, as well as its precise location at 35 Rue Jean Jaurès. The building, open or not, remains a symbol of the region's religious and architectural history.
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