Église Saint-Martin - Montmorillon (Moussac), France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 46° 24.583 E 000° 54.250
31T E 338918 N 5141705
[EN] It was the first parish of Montmorillon before being attached to the city in 1882. [FR] Ce fut la première paroisse de Montmorillon avant d'être rattachée à la ville en 1882.
Waymark Code: WM103E9
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 02/18/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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"The church (called" Ecclesia Sancti Martini de Monzac "is mentioned in a bull of Pope Urban II in Limoges in 1097. She is registered with the I.S.M.H since 1985.

The chapel (church) represents an elongated building consisting of a single vessel nave and a choir. A bell tower, with a square plan covered with chestnut shingles, is located at the intersection of the nave and choir. Next to it is the Lantern of the Dead of Moussac-sur-Gartempe (M.H. since 1884). "

Sources : The Church

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"L'église (dénommée "Ecclesia Sancti Martini de Monzac" est mentionnée dans une bulle du Pape Urbain II à Limoges en 1097. Elle est inscrite à l'I.S.M.H depuis 1985.

La chapelle (église) représente un édifice de plan allongé composé d'une nef à vaisseau unique et d'un choeur. Un clocher, de plan carré recouvert de bardeaux de chataîgnier, est situé à l'intersection de la nef et du choeur. A coté se trouve la Lanterne des morts de Moussac-sur-Gartempe (M.H. depuis 1884). "

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

Street address of Church:
Moussac
Montmorillon, Vienne France
86500

Primary 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

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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