Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of medieval foundation of the building.
XVIe siècle
Work or extension
Work or extension XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of major architectural changes.
5 août 1919
MH classification
MH classification 5 août 1919 (≈ 1919)
Official protection for historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: by decree of 5 August 1919
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The Saint-Médard church of Pont-Saint-Mard is a religious building located in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. Built mainly in the 12th and 16th centuries, it embodies the medieval and reborn religious architecture of historical Picardia. Its classification as historic monuments in 1919 reflects its heritage value and local importance.
The monument is part of the rural landscape of Aisne, a region marked by a long agricultural and artisanal tradition. At the time of its construction, parish churches like Saint-Médard played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly and symbol of village identity. Their preservation reflects the commitment of local people to their cultural and spiritual heritage.
The church is now protected as a communal property, and its state of conservation is followed by heritage services. Although the available sources do not specify its current use (regular culture, sightseeing, or other), its ranking guarantees its safeguard for future generations. Data from the Merimée database and collaborative contributions, such as those from Monumentum, enrich the literature on this regional heritage.
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