Initial construction 1er quart XIIe siècle (≈ 1225)
Period of main construction of the church.
XVe siècle
Architectural changes
Architectural changes XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of work or significant additions.
7 mars 1945
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 7 mars 1945 (≈ 1945)
Registration of the church and cemetery.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The church and the cemetery surrounding it: inscription by decree of 7 March 1945
Origin and history
The church Saint-Martin de Bey is a religious building located in the commune of Bey, in the department of Ain, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built mainly during the first quarter of the 12th century, it also underwent modifications in the 15th century. Its architecture and capitals, illustrating the opposition between vices and virtues, bear witness to its artistic and symbolic importance for the medieval era.
Ranked a historic monument since 7 March 1945, the church also includes the adjacent cemetery in its protection. This classification reflects its heritage value, both for its history and its role in Bey's religious and community life. The monument, owned by the municipality, remains a representative example of Christian architecture in Bresse, a region marked by a strong religious tradition.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its inscription as historical monuments and its precise location in the village of Bey. The building, with its decorative elements and its preserved structure, offers an overview of the artistic and spiritual practices of the 12th and 15th centuries in this part of France.
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