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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Sulpice of Mornay-Berry, classified as Historic Monument, dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. It consists of a nave once covered with an apparent wooden frame, and a span between the nave and the abside supporting the bell tower. The latter rests on an oblong vault surmounted by a dome with edges, itself carried by tubes. The double arches, decorated with capitals carved of foliage, highlight the Romanesque architecture of transition.

The cul-de-four vaulted L-abside illustrates medieval constructive techniques. The building was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 1 October 1926, covering the entire church (cadastre A 696). The property of Mornay-Berry, in the Cher department (Centre-Val de Loire region), its official address is 1 Rue de la Mairie. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10).

Notable architectural elements include the deciduous capital columns, typical of late Romanesque art, and the bell tower structure, original for the region. The church reflects the evolution of styles between the 12th and 13th centuries, a period marked by innovations in the vault and carved decoration. No information is available on its current use (visits, rentals, or accommodation).

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