Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Church edification, choir and vaulted bottoms.
Début XVIe siècle
Lower Side Renovation
Lower Side Renovation Début XVIe siècle (≈ 1604)
Refonte nave and cover, Renaissance style.
1847–1857
Restoration campaign
Restoration campaign 1847–1857 (≈ 1852)
Global consolidation of the building.
3 juin 1927
Registration MH
Registration MH 3 juin 1927 (≈ 1927)
Official State protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church of Saint Martin: registration by decree of 3 June 1927
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Saint-Martin de Soucy Church, located in the Aisne department, is a religious building built in the thirteenth century. It is distinguished by its choir, its southern chapel and its north side vaulted with warheads, while the south side has a cradle vault in basket coves. The bell tower, covered with slate, is characteristic of the medieval architecture of the region.
At the beginning of the 16th century, the low-sides and the cover of the nave were redone, marking a first campaign of major changes. A second phase of consolidation and restoration took place between 1847 and 1857, aimed at preserving the structure. The church, owned by the commune, was listed as historical monuments by order of 3 June 1927, recognizing its heritage value.
The building illustrates the architectural evolution of the rural churches of the Hauts-de-France, combining primitive Gothic elements (headpieces) and Renaissance additions (basket coves). Its bell tower and its restoration campaigns testify to its local importance, both religious and community. The accuracy of its location is estimated passable (note 5/10), with an approximate address at 9 Rue de l'Église, 02600 Soucy.
