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The church of Sarron, located at Pont-Sainte-Maxence in the Oise (Hauts-de-France), is a religious building built at the end of the 12th century. It has gone through the centuries with few major changes, thus preserving its medieval character. Its architecture reflects the techniques and late Romanesque style of this period, although later additions, such as a sacristy in the 18th century, slightly altered its original appearance.

In the mid-19th century, in 1851-1852, the north side of the church was rebuilt, marking one of the few significant structural interventions. Despite these works, the building remains a remarkable testimony of 12th century religious art in the region. Listed in the Historical Monuments by order of 30 November 1995, the church now belongs to the commune of Pont-Sainte-Maxence and continues to play a role in local life, although its current status (opened/closed to visit) is not specified in the available sources.

The location of the church at 110 Fould Stern Street is documented with a priori satisfactory accuracy (note 6/10). The data available are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, highlighting its heritage importance in the Oise department. Its history, although little detailed in the accessible archives, fits into the broader context of picard rural churches, often built to serve as a place of worship and community gathering from the Middle Ages.

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