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 Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - Arques-la-Bataille, France Posted by:  pmaupin
N 49° 52.933 E 001° 07.683
31U E 365519 N 5527215
[EN] The current church succeeds at least two older buildings located on the same right-of-way, construction of the current building begins in the first years of the 16th century.
[FR] L'église actuelle succède à au moins deux édifices plus anciens situés sur la même emprise, la construction de l'édifice actuel débute dans les premières années du XVIe siècle.
Waymark Code: WM13MF3
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 01/07/2021
Views: 1
"In the heart of the village, a Mecca of Gothic and Renaissance art, the church of Arques is a vast building of light. The windows of the apse show a set of stained glass, heavily restored in the 19th century century, but some dating from the 16th century, they alone justify the detour, but the magnificent and rare rood screen is their star.
Burned down in 1472 by the troops of Charles the Bold, it was rebuilt in 1515 and topped by a new bell tower in 1633, the latter giving it its final touch. The nave, the oldest part, reused from the 15th century building, was covered in 1583 with a pretty cradle of carved wood, decorated with hanging keys and sculpted heads on the sand pits.
At the junction of the choir and the nave rises a magnificent rood screen in white stone, the main ornament of the building. Renaissance style, this work resting on three semicircular arches is a rare piece because these stone platforms, numerous in the Middle Ages, were almost all destroyed in the 18th century.
Formerly, it was from the top of this elevated platform that certain readings were solemnly pronounced, the very name of rood screen being taken from an ancient liturgical formula: Jube, Domine, Benedicere. Since 1998, it has been surmounted by an organ of great beauty. "
Sources : The Church
"Au cœur du bourg, haut lieu de l’art gothique et de la Renaissance, l’église d’Arques est un vaste édifice de lumière. Les fenêtres de l’abside présentent un ensemble de vitraux, fortement restaurés au XIXème siècle, mais datant pour certains du XVIème. Ils justifient, à eux seuls, le détour, mais le magnifique et rare jubé leur ravit la vedette.
Incendiée en 1472 par les troupes de Charles le Téméraire, elle fut reconstruite à partir de 1515 et surmontée d’un nouveau clocher en 1633, ce dernier lui apportant sa touche finale. La nef, partie la plus ancienne, remploi de l’édifice du XVème siècle, fut couverte en 1583 d’un joli berceau de bois sculpté, ornementé de clefs pendantes et de têtes sculptées sur les sablières.
A la jonction du chœur et de la nef s’élève un magnifique jubé de pierre blanche, principal ornement de l’édifice. De style renaissance, cet ouvrage en appui sur trois arcs de plein cintre marque est une pièce rare car ces tribunes en pierre, nombreuses au Moyen-Âge, furent presque toutes détruites au XVIIIème siècle.
Autrefois, c’est du haut de cette plate-forme élevée qu’étaient solennellement prononcées certaines lectures, le nom même de jubé étant tiré d’une formule liturgique ancienne : Jube, Domine, Benedicere. Depuis 1998, il est surmonté d’un orgue d’une grande beauté."
Sources : L’Eglise
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1599
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: 9:00 AM To: 7:00 PM
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: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
1 Rue le Barrois
Arques-la-Bataille, Seine-Maritime France
76880
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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