Eglise Saint-Martin - Baugy, Centre Val de Loire, France - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

[FR] "Elle est placée sous le patronage du chapitre de Saint-Aoustrille du château de Bourges.

La nef date du 11e ou 12e siècle, en revanche le reste de l’église fut reconstruit au 15e siècle et notamment le portail ouest. A l’origine l’entrée se faisait au sud, on peut encore voir des traces d’une porte sur le mur extérieur. Le portail actuel est encadré de deux statues personnifiant la Foi et l’Espérance tandis que la scène de la charité occupe le tympan.

Le chœur de l’église fut probablement détruit pendant la guerre de 100 ans, lors de sa reconstruction, un transept, qui n’existait pas auparavant, fut ajouté. A noter que la chapelle sud, construite pour les seigneurs de Bar possède une cheminée comme c’est le cas dans le palais Jacques Cœur de Bourges dont Jean de Bar était un proche.

Le tympan du portail ouest de l’église de Baugy présente un bas-relief figurant une charité de saint Martin. Martin est à cheval, avec un casque de soldat, auréolé et est retourné, en train de couper son manteau. Sa main et son épée ont disparu. Le mendiant est derrière le cheval, à cloche-pied et se tient sur une canne. À l’arrière-plan, on distingue les remparts de la ville d’Amiens. Au dessus de la tête de Martin est écrit « MAJOR HORUM CHARITAS ». C’est une représentation du 19e siècle (1877) qui doit sans doute remplacer celle qui a été martelée pendant les guerres de Religion."

[EN] "It is under the patronage of the Saint-Aoustrille chapter of Bourges castle.

The nave dates from the 11th or 12th century, but the rest of the church was rebuilt in the 15th century, notably the west portal. The original entrance was to the south, and traces of a doorway can still be seen on the outer wall. The current portal is framed by two statues personifying Faith and Hope, while the tympanum features a scene of Charity.

The choir was probably destroyed during the 100 Years' War, and a transept was added when the church was rebuilt. The south chapel, built for the lords of Bar, has a fireplace, as does the Jacques Cœur palace in Bourges, of which Jean de Bar was a close relative.

The tympanum of the west portal of the Baugy church features a bas-relief depicting Saint Martin's charity. Martin is on horseback, wearing a soldier's helmet, haloed and turned around, cutting off his cloak. His hand and sword have disappeared. The beggar is behind the horse, hopping on a cane. The ramparts of Amiens can be seen in the background. Above Martin's head is written "MAJOR HORUM CHARITAS". This is a 19th-century depiction (1877), probably intended to replace the one hammered out during the Wars of Religion."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1101 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholique Street address of Church: 18 Rue Saint-Martin, Baugy, Centre France 18800 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 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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