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Origin and history

The church Saint-Pierre de Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is a religious building built in the 12th century, located in the commune of Moutiers-sur-le-Lay, in Vendée (Pays de la Loire). This monument, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 29 August 1984, is representative of the medieval religious architecture of the region. Its exact location, 11 Place de l'Église, is documented in the Merimée base under the code Insee 85157.

In the 12th century, parish churches like Saint Peter played a central role in the life of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, marking the social and agricultural rhythms. In the Salesian context, these buildings often reflected the influence of local lords or neighbouring abbeys, although available sources do not specify a specific link for Moutiers-sur-le-Lay.

The protection of the church by the Historical Monuments in 1984 underscores its heritage importance. Available data indicate that the building belongs to the municipality and is still localizable, although its state of conservation or accessibility is not detailed in the sources consulted. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory a priori, with a score of 6 out of 10.

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