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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The chapel of the abandoned cemetery of Barésia-sur-l'Ain is a religious building whose origins date back to the 12th century, with modifications or extensions made in the 15th century. It is distinguished by its status as a Historical Monument, protected by a classification order dated 10 June 1943. This classification specifically concerns the chapel itself, designated as "old", highlighting its heritage importance in the Jura department.

Located in the enclosure of a cemetery today disused, the chapel is located at the following address: 101 Rue de la Chapelle, 39130 Barésia-sur-l'Ain. The accuracy of its geographical location is assessed as poor (note 5/10), based on available data. Property of the commune, this monument illustrates medieval and post-medieval religious architecture of the Franche-Comté region, integrated since 2016 in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. No information is provided on its current accessibility or contemporary uses (visits, events).

Available sources, including the Monumentum database and the internal data of the Merimée database, confirm its membership of the French protected heritage. The Insee code of the municipality (39038) links Barésia-sur-l'Ain to the district of Lons-le-Saunier, in the Jura department. No mention shall be made of sponsors, craftsmen or specific historical events related to its construction or past use.

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