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 Eglise Saint Médard - Verteuil-sur-Charente, France Posted by:  pmaupin
N 45° 58.754 E 000° 13.892
31T E 285553 N 5095467
[EN] The parish church Saint-Médard, former priory, was built in the twelfth century, registered in historical monuments since 1969. [FR] L'église paroissiale Saint-Médard, ancien prieuré, a été construite au XIIe siècle, inscrite aux monuments historiques depuis 1969.
Waymark Code: WMXTJ5
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 02/25/2018
Views: 3
 "The parish church of Saint-Médard, a former priory, was built in the 12th century and has been listed as a historic monument since 18 December 1969.
It houses a burial attributed to the famous workshop of the Renaissance sculptor Germain Pilon, originally commissioned by Anne de Polignac for the castle chapel. It is classified as a historical monument under object since 1908.
The carved wooden tabernacle, Louis XV style and dating from the eighteenth century, is also classified as a historical monument object since 1938.
It is illuminated by many stained glass windows, one of which is a contemporary work. "
Sources : The Church
 "L'église paroissiale Saint-Médard, ancien prieuré, a été construite au XIIe siècle. Elle est inscrite aux monuments historiques depuis le 18 décembre 1969.
Elle abrite une mise au tombeau attribuée au célèbre atelier du sculpteur de la Renaissance Germain Pilon, œuvre commandée à l'origine par Anne de Polignac pour la chapelle du château. Elle est classée monument historique au titre objet depuis 1908.
Le tabernacle en bois sculpté, de style Louis XV et datant du XVIIIe siècle, est aussi classé monument historique au titre objet depuis 1938.
Elle est éclairée par de nombreux vitraux dont l'un d'eux est une oeuvre contemporaine."
Sources : L’église
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1199
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Esplanade des Tureaux
Verteuil-sur-Charente, Charente France
16510
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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