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The church of Saint Andrew, located in Pellegrue en Gironde (New Aquitaine), is a religious building originally built in the 13th century in a form of a Latin cross. Its primitive architecture incorporates Romanesque elements, as evidenced by the capitals of the western gate, whose broken arches mark the entrance. A neo-Byzantine style bell tower, added at the end of the 19th century, leans against the transept's northern crusillon, illustrating a late stylistic evolution.

The nave of the church, covered with a panel, ends with an apse flanked by two apsidioles, while the square of the transept is surmounted by a dome. The windows, redesigned over the centuries, reflect functional or aesthetic adaptations. The building was listed as historic monuments by order of October 5, 1925, recognizing its heritage value. Owned by the commune, it occupies a central place in the village, both geographically and symbolically.

The church of St Andrew embodies the historical strata of Pellegrue, from its medieval origin to its modern modifications. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments underlines its role in the religious and architectural heritage of the Gironde. The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Mérimée base) confirm its precise address: 1 Church Square, 33790 Pellegrue, in a department marked by a dense concentration of classified buildings.

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