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The church of Saint-Martin de Regnière-Écluse, located in the Somme department (Hauts-de-France), is a religious building built in the early 16th century. His choir, vaulted and dated 1506, illustrates the late Gothic architecture of the region. The whole, homogeneous and of quality, is distinguished by its quadrangular apparatus with lively joints, its geminated windows and star vaults decorated with armorial keys or roses. The bell tower, covered with slates, dominates a sculpted portal representing the Virgin with the Child, while the pulpit to be preached has a working decor.

The church was listed as historic monuments by order of 15 October 2014, recognizing its heritage value. Its basilical plan, combining unique nave, transept and apse, reflects the picardic architectural traditions of the period. The decorative shields and motifs of the vault keys suggest links with local families or patrons, although their precise identities are not mentioned in the sources. The building, owned by the commune, remains a major testimony of the rural religious heritage of Hauts-de-France.

Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its satisfactory conservation status, with a geo-localized location deemed "very satisfactory" (note 8/10). The church, open to the public, participates in the valorization of the Picard heritage, alongside other historical monuments of the Somme. Its style, marked by the transition between flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance, makes it a remarkable example of the sacred art of the early 16th century in Picardia.

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