San Martín - Narón, A Coruña, Galicia, España
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna
N 43° 29.898 W 008° 10.460
29T E 566752 N 4816483
Church and monastery BIC since 1972
Waymark Code: WM14M23
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 07/24/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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"The Monastery of Xuvia, also known as San Martiño de Xuvia or San Martín de Xubia, is located in the Parish of the same name in the city of Narón (Galicia). The current building was built at the beginning of the 12th century, in Romanesque style.

The first document from the Diplomatic Collection of this Monastery, is dated 15 May in the year 977, and it describes a donation made by a Galician noblewoman called Visclavara Vistrariz to the monastery. In this document it is said that this monastery was "ever known."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1100

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

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: 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

Street address of Church: Not listed

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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