L'église Saint-Martin - Charnizay, France
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N 46° 54.815 E 000° 59.163
31T E 346643 N 5197529
[EN] 12th century church in a small village of Indre et Loire of 500 inhabitants. [FR] Eglise du XIIème siècle dans un petit bourg d'Indre et Loire de 500 habitants.
Waymark Code: WMXY3Q
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 03/15/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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"It belonged to the tenth century at the collegiate church of Saint-Martin-de-Tours. The nave and the current bell tower date from the twelfth century, the transept and the flat chevet window date from the fifteenth century. The choir is square and vaulted on eight ribs.

Primarily larger, the single vessel nave is now vaulted and trimmed with woodwork. It is extended to the west, respecting the walls of the 12th century vessel, in the 19th century during the reconstruction of a new facade.

The belfry, raised above the cross of the transept, is pierced by semicircular windows on the floor of the belfry. Inside, one can see a statue, a stained glass, a painting, a relic and a banner depicting St. Martin and two oil paintings classified as an object monument.

On December 11, 2017, a church gable was partially shot down by storm Ana.".

Sources : The Church

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"Elle appartenait au Xe siècle à la collégiale de Saint-Martin-de-Tours.La nef et le clocher actuel date du XIIe siècle, le transept et la fenêtre du chevet plat datent du XVe siècle. Le chœur est carré et voûté sur huit nervures.

Primitivement plus large, la nef à vaisseau unique est aujourd’hui voûtée et garnie de boiseries. Elle est prolongée à l’ouest, en respectant les murs gouttereaux du vaisseau du XIIe siècle, au XIXe siècle lors de la reconstruction d’une nouvelle façade.

Le clocher, élevé au dessus de la croisée du transept, est percé de fenêtres en plein cintre à l’étage du beffroi. À l'intérieur, on peut observer une statue, un vitrail, un tableau, une relique et une bannière représentant saint Martin ainsi que deux peintures à l'huile classées monument historique au titre d'objet.

Le 11 décembre 2017, un pignon de l'église est partiellement abattu par la tempête Ana.".

Sources : L’Eglise

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 is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Friday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM

Street address of Church:
2 Impasse de l'Église
Charnizay, Indre-et-Loire France
37290


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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