Église Saint-Samson - Moyenneville, France
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[EN] The church Saint-Samson is a catholic church of the 16th century, located in Moyenneville, in the department of the Somme. [FR] L'église Saint-Samson est une église catholique du XVIème siècle, située à Moyenneville, dans le département de la Somme.
Waymark Code: WMXF8F
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 01/05/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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"The construction of the church of Moyenneville dates from the sixteenth century for the choir.The building is protected as historical monuments

The building is built of stone according to a basilical plan. The flamboyant Gothic choir is higher than the nave. The nave is preceded by a massive tower-tower which has lost its arrow. The nave is vaulted with wood while the choir has stone vaults.

The church preserves a polychrome wood statue of St. Quentin, of the sixteenth century, a polychrome wooden statue of the Virgin and Child, also of the sixteenth century, a pulpit to preach the eighteenth century.”

Sources : The Church

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"La construction de l'église de Moyenneville date du XVIe siècle pour le chœur. L'édifice est protégé au titre des monuments historiques

L’édifice est construit en pierre selon un plan basilical. Le chœur de style gothique flamboyant est plus élevé que la nef. La nef est précédée d'une massive tour-clocher qui a perdu sa flèche. La nef est voûtée de bois tandis que le chœur a des voûtes en pierre.

L'église conserve une statue en bois polychrome de saint Quentin, du XVIe siècle, une statue en bois polychrome de la Vierge à l'Enfant, également du XVIe siècle, une chaire à prêcher du XVIIIe siècle."

Sources : L’Eglise

Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1599

Dominant Architectural Style: Gothic

Diocese: Amiens

Address/Location:
Route d'Abbeville
Moyenneville, Somme France
80870


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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