Le Clocher de l'Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste - Mauchamps, France
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N 48° 31.783 E 002° 11.650
31U E 440506 N 5375492
[EN] The construction of this building began in the 13th century, however, the precise date of construction remains unknown. [FR] La construction de cet édifice débute au XIIIe siècle, cependant, la date précise de construction reste inconnue.
Waymark Code: WM1822B
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 05/14/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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"The construction of this building began in the 13th century. However, the precise date of the first phase of construction remains unknown.
The nave was built in the 15th century and the bell tower in 1652, restorations were undertaken in the 18th century with in particular the installation of woodwork.
Legend has it that it belonged to the Knights Templar in the 13th century."

Sources : The Church

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"La construction de cet édifice débute au XIIIe siècle. Cependant, la date précise de la première phase de construction reste inconnue.
La nef est bâtie au XVe siècle et le clocher en 1652, des restaurations sont entreprises au XVIIIe siècle avec en particulier l'installation de boiseries.
La légende veut qu'elle ait appartenu au XIIIe siècle aux chevaliers du Temple. "

Sources : L'Eglise

Address of Tower:
5 Pl. Saint-Jean,
Mauchamps, Essonnes France
91730

Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 1

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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