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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Nicolas de Sèvres-Anxaumont, classified as Historic Monument, dates mainly from the 12th century, as evidenced by its structure and its decoration (gate, modillons, capitals). Elongated with a flat bedside illuminated by a triplet, it reveals differences between the choir and the nave, suggesting distinct construction campaigns. The buttresses, disparate, could indicate further changes, although no documents confirm work until the 19th century. The sacristy, added at the end of the 19th century (absent from the cadastre of 1819), disappeared after 1973, as evidenced by the photographs of that time.

In the 20th century, the church underwent major changes: a porch and a bell tower-wall were built, while a false wooden vault replaced a ceiling in panelling. Only the western facade has been protected since a decree of 17 April 1935. The building, owned by the municipality, thus illustrates a continuous architectural evolution, mixing Romanesque heritage and modern adaptations, although some phases remain poorly documented.

The location of the building, Paul Dezanneau Square in Sèvres-Anxaumont (Vienna), is attested by cadastral and photographic sources. Its present state reflects both its medieval anchor and the transformations related to the liturgical and structural needs of the 19th and 20th centuries. The absence of archives over certain periods, however, limits the accuracy of its history, especially for works prior to the 19th century.

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