Construction of the Romanesque nave XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Origin of the unique ship certified.
XVIe siècle
Building the flamboyant choir
Building the flamboyant choir XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Great style and slender lancets.
5 novembre 1912
Classification of stained glass
Classification of stained glass 5 novembre 1912 (≈ 1912)
Three central windows in the sanctuary.
17 août 2001
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 17 août 2001 (≈ 2001)
Protection of the entire building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church (Box C 233): Registration by Order of 17 August 2001
Origin and history
The Saint-Germain church of Fresneaux-Montchevreuil, located in the village of the same name, presents a contrasting architecture between its 12th century Romanesque nave and its flamboyant 16th century choir. The latter, of remarkable size for a small parish, is distinguished by its high slender lancettes and stained glass windows, including three central windows classified in 1912. These elements give it a majestic look, atypical for a rural building.
The nave, of Romanesque origin, bears witness to the first phase of construction, while the facade has undergone several changes over the centuries. The choir, later built, illustrates the evolution of architectural styles towards the flamboyant Gothic, with a voluminous space decorated with stained glass windows of historical interest. Despite limited documentation, the church remains a notable example of overlaying stylistic periods.
Classified as a Historic Monument and protected by a registration order in 2001, this church belongs to the municipality. Its location, specified as satisfactory, and its state of conservation make it an accessible local heritage, although little documented. The stained glass windows, in particular, underline its artistic importance in the Hauts-de-France region, former Picardie.
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