Eglise Saint Hilaire - Foussais Payre,Pays de Loire, France
N 46° 31.796 W 000° 41.003
30T E 677658 N 5155536
in the town center
dans le centre ville
Waymark Code: WM1031D
Location: Pays de la Loire, France
Date Posted: 02/16/2019
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Architectural description
Church of lying plan; flat bedside.
On the facade is a central semicircular portal, with voussures adorned with biblical motifs. It is framed by two blind bays whose upper part contains religious scenes. The whole is surmounted by a cornice with modillions on which support two flying buttresses. On the right side of the facade is also a door with a silent tympanum under a hunched arch.
The bell tower of square plan is located in frontage on the left and is deprived of arrow.
Epoch and styles
XV
XI
sixteenth
Novel
Main stages of construction
The church is built between 1050 and 1100.
It is rebuilt in the 15th century, while retaining the Romanesque portal.
History and important dates
The church was burned between 1225 and 1232; then in 1568.
It is particularly remarkable for the decorations of its Romanesque portal.
Outstanding elements
Portal (s)
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Description architecturale
Eglise de plan allongé; chevet plat.
En façade se trouve un portail central en plein cintre, à voussures ornées de motifs bibliques. Il est encadré par deux baies aveugles dont la partie supérieure contient des scènes religieuses. L'ensemble est surmonté par une corniche à modillons sur laquelle prennent appuis deux arcs-boutants. Du côté droit de la façade se trouve également une porte à tympan muet sous un arc en accolade.
Le clocher de plan carré se situe en façade sur la gauche et est dépourvu de flèche.
Epoque et styles
XVème
XIème
XVIème
Roman
Principales étapes de construction
L'église est construite entre 1050 et 1100.
Elle est reconstruite au XVe siècle, toute en conservant le portail roman.
Histoire et dates importantes
L'église a été incendiée entre 1225 et 1232; puis en 1568.
Elle est particulièrement remarquable pour les décors de son portail roman.
Eléments remarquables
Portail(s)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1500
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
place de l'eglise
Foussais Payre, Pays de Loire France
85240
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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
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