Eglise Saint Eugene ou Sainte Marthe de Xaintray - Xaintray, France
N 46° 29.545 W 000° 28.807
30T E 693379 N 5151845
Saint Eugene Church of Xaintray is located in the heart of the village.
L'Eglise Saint Eugene de Xaintray est située au coeur du village.
Waymark Code: WMX6WC
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 12/05/2017
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The church dates back to the late 12th or early 13th century. It includes a single nave, a bay and a Romanesque apse hemicycle, divided internally into a series of large arches supported on groups of three columns. The vault of the nave has disappeared. Ruptured arches of arches are visible. The western facade is a simple gable wall pierced by a window. The access is through a gate on the south side, consisting of five rows of arches decorated with tori. This facade is also decorated with modillions.
L'église remonte à la fin du 12e ou au début du 13e siècle. Elle comprend une nef unique, une travée sous clocher et une abside romane en hémicycle, divisée intérieurement en une série de grandes arcatures appuyées sur des groupes de trois colonnettes. La voûte de la nef a disparu. Des arrachements de voûtes d'ogives sont visibles. La façade occidentale est un simple mur pignon percé d'une fenêtre. L'accès se fait par un portail côté sud, composé de cinq rangées de voussures ornées de tores. Cette façade est également ornée de modillons.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
Plce de l'eglise
Xaintray, Poitou Charentes France
79220
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
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