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Church of St. Nicholas of Wissant dans le Pas-de-Calais

Pas-de-Calais

Church of St. Nicholas of Wissant

    2-4 Place de la Mairie
    62179 Wissant

Timeline

Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1500
1600
2000
XVe siècle
Construction of the choir
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Key figures

Sainte Wilgeforte - Religious figure venerated Statue present in the church.

Origin and history

Saint-Nicolas Church is a Catholic religious building located in Wissant, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France. It is distinguished by its 15th century choir, a remarkable architectural element of this period. The interior houses a statue dedicated to Saint Wilgeforte, as well as a cross path considered notable by the faithful and visitors.

Worship is carried out within the framework of the parish of Notre-Dame-des-Flots, which includes several coastal communes in the region. The church, by its history and artistic characteristics, is part of the local religious heritage. It is also referenced among the historical monuments of Pas-de-Calais, highlighting its cultural and spiritual importance to the community.

Although the available sources do not specify any other major architectural or historical details, its integration into the portals dedicated to Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Catholicism and Christian architecture bears witness to its anchoring in the region's religious and heritage landscape. The mentioned elements, such as the 15th century choir, offer tracks to understand its evolution over the centuries.

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