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Eglise Saint-Pierre

Name: Eglise Saint-Pierre
Address: Place de l'Église, Auxy, 71400, FRANCE

Religious heritage, Romanesque in Auxy

The church of Saint-Pierre dates from the 12th century with a Romanesque base. It underwent many transformations in 1685 and 1875.
The origins of the church of Saint-Pierre d'Auxy date back to the 12th century; it has undergone many changes since then: the first restoration was carried out in 1685, and others were carried out in the 1780's. In 1875, following the collapse of the bell tower, a rectangular tower was built next to the front wall; it supports the current bell tower. The porch and gallery date from this period. According to Canon Grivot, four of the six sculpted capitals are derived from those in Autun... Read more
The origins of the church of Saint-Pierre d'Auxy date back to the 12th century; it has undergone many changes since then: the first restoration was carried out in 1685, and others were carried out in the 1780's. In 1875, following the collapse of the bell tower, a rectangular tower was built next to the front wall; it supports the current bell tower. The porch and gallery date from this period. According to Canon Grivot, four of the six sculpted capitals are derived from those in Autun Cathedral.

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