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The church of Saint-Pierre de Cabannes, located in Montastruc in Lot-et-Garonne, is a religious building built in the late twelfth or early thirteenth century. Its Romanesque architecture is characterized by a rectangular nave and a semicircular apse without carved decoration. A cross of Malta, the emblem of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, adorns a bay of the choir, attesting to a possible link with this order.

The building underwent major restorations in the 16th century, including the reconstruction of the western facade and the north wall, as well as the enhancement of the walls to accommodate a new structure. In 1597, it was described as in good condition. The sacristy, partially ruined, could date back to the seventeenth century. The church and its adjacent cemetery have been listed as historical monuments since 11 September 1997.

Characteristic of medieval rural churches, this monument preserves an adorned frame (poisons, counterfiches) rarely preserved. Its simple design and lack of decor reflect a modest architecture adapted to the needs of a local community. The first written mention of the church dates back to 1326, in accounts of subsidies.

The bell tower-pinion, pierced by three campanary bays, and the foothills supporting the abside illustrate the structural adaptations made over the centuries. The tufa-cut stone and the bellows used for walls testify to local materials. Today, the building remains communal property and retains its role in the heritage landscape of New Aquitaine.

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