Construction of Romanesque spans XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Hats with carved foliage and characters.
XVe siècle
Adding the outside door
Adding the outside door XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Transition to late Gothic style.
1er octobre 1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 1er octobre 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official protection of the building (by-law).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church (Doc. D 69): Registration by decree of 1 October 1926
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Origin and history
The Saint-Martin church of Neuvy-le-Barrois is a historic monument listed since 1926, located in the Cher department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It consists of a unique nave with a left side chapel. The two oldest spans, dating from the 12th century, precede the choir and house capitals decorated with foliage and characters. These sculptural elements bear witness to a Romanesque craftsmanship characteristic of the period.
The circular shape of L-abside is arched in cul-de-four, an architectural technique typical of Romanesque churches. The exterior door, added in the 15th century, marks a stylistic transition to late Gothic. In the 16th century, changes were probably made, although the sources do not specify their exact nature. The vault key of the building is decorated with an angel with spread wings, a symbolic motif common in medieval churches.
The monument, owned by the municipality, is located at approximately 115 Penisson, 18600 Neuvy-le-Barrois. Its GPS location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), and its current state or conditions of visit are not detailed in available sources. The church illustrates the architectural evolution between the 12th and 16th centuries, mixing Romanesque influences and later additions.
