Église Saint-Germain - Argoules, France
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N 50° 20.484 E 001° 50.182
31U E 417198 N 5577237
[EN] The Saint-Germain church in Argoules, a small town in the Somme, was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. [FR] L'église Saint-Germain d'Argoules, petite commune de la Somme, a été construite aux XIVe et XVe siècles.
Waymark Code: WM1AJ59
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 08/25/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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"Architecture
The building is built of local white stone, with a flint base. The square bell tower is covered with slate like the roof.

Over time
The choir, the oldest part of the building, dates from the end of the 14th century. The nave was built during the 15th century and the stained glass windows in the choir are from the 15th and 16th centuries.

The church was most certainly remodeled during the 19th century, while the bell tower roof was restored in 2003. As for the Adélaïde-Charlotte bell, it has been ringing again since its electrification in 2015.

Interior
The church retains a magnificent 16th century stained glass window representing the Transfiguration, classified as a historical monument, as an object since May 25, 1907; several 15th century statues: Christ on the cross with tetramorph at the ends, statues of Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine, the seated Virgin and Child; marble baptismal fonts and a sculpted group representing Saint Anne and the Virgin and Child from the 16th century; a high altar with sculpted decoration from the 17th and 18th centuries; three 18th century paintings representing: The Wedding at Cana, The Crucifixion, Christ with Angels; from the 19th century, a statue of Saint Philomena in a glass cage, pews of the faithful and chandeliers."

Sources : The Panel

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" Architecture
L'édifice est construit en pierre blanche de pays, avec soubassement de silex. Le clocher de forme carré, est recouvert d'ardoises comme la toiture.

Au fil du temps
Le chœur, partie la plus ancienne du bâtiment, date de la fin du 14ème siècle. La nef a quand à elle été construite au cours du 15ème siècle et les vitraux du cœur sont des réalisations des 15ème et 16ème siècle.

L'église a très certainement remaniée au cours du 19ème siècle, tandis que la toiture du clocher a été restaurée en 2003. Quant à la cloche Adélaïde-Charlotte, elle sonne de nouveau depuis son électrification en 2015.

Intérieur
L'église conserve une magnifique verrière du XVIe siècle représentant la Transfiguration, classée monument historique, au titre d'objet depuis le 25 mai 1907 ; plusieurs statues du XVe siècle : Christ en croix avec tétramorphe aux extrémités, statues de sainte Barbe et sainte Catherine, la Vierge à l'Enfant assise ; des fonts baptismaux en marbre et groupe sculpté représentant sainte Anne et la Vierge à l'Enfant du XVIe siècle ; un maître-autel décor sculpté des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles ; trois tableaux du XVIIIe siècle représentant : Les Noces de Cana, La Crucifixion, Le Christ aux anges ; du XIXe siècle, une statue de sainte Philomène dans une cage de verre, des bancs de fidèles et des lustres. "

Sources : Le Panneau

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1399

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

Street address of Church:
VC la Place
Argoules, Somme France
80120


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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