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Church of Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne en Haute-Vienne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Eglise
Haute-Vienne

Church of Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne

    Le Bourg
    87200 Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne
Église de Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne
Église de Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne
Église de Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne
Église de Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne
Crédit photo : Alex Hudghton - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1300
1400
1900
2000
XIIIe siècle
Construction of apse
6 février 1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The apse: registration by order of 6 February 1926

Origin and history

The church of Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne, classified as a Historical Monument, is distinguished by its 13th century apse, consisting of a span with two side chapels and a five-sided bedside. This span is arched in masonry, while the nave, entirely modern, contrasts with this medieval part. He was registered by order of 6 February 1926, stressing his heritage importance.

The location of the building, at 1 Rue Jean Moulin, is considered satisfactory (note 7/10), and the monument belongs to the municipality of Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, rentals, etc.), its architecture reflects a pivotal period between the Middle Ages and subsequent additions.

The department of Upper Vienna, where the church is located, was in the 13th century an area marked by the influence of local lords and the Church. Parish churches, like Saint-Brice, played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering and sometimes refuge. Their construction often reflected local resources and know-how, while integrating regional stylistic elements or inspired by the major architectural currents of the time.

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