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Origin and history

The chapel Saint-Lienard-et-Notre-Dame-de-Messine is a religious building located in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe, in the department of the North (59). This monument, inscribed in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 10 September 1951, is at the foot of the parish church of the village. It bears a double word, combining Saint-Liénard and Notre-Dame-de-Messine, suggesting a dedication to two distinct religious figures, although the precise origins of this association are not detailed in the available sources.

The location of the chapel, indicated as being at approximate address 1 Les Hayettes, is considered fair accuracy (note of 5/10) according to available geographical data. The monument is the property of the commune of Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe, located in the Hauts-de-France region, formerly known as Nord-Pas-de-Calais. No additional information is provided on its current use, such as a possible public opening, room rental or tourist vocation.

The available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, do not specify the period of construction of the chapel or the specific historical events associated with it. However, the designation of Historic Monuments in 1951 attests to its heritage importance and its architectural or historical value to the region. The chapel is part of the local religious landscape, typical of small rural communes in northern France, where religious buildings often play a central role in community life.

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