Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Saint-Ursion

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structure are gone. The church has two naves. The left nave dates to the 12th century, the right nave was added about 200 years later. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup! The right nave, that was added to the Romanesque church within the 15th century.

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structure are gone. The church has two naves. The left nave dates to the 12th century, the right nave was added about 200 years later. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup! This crucifix was probably carved late 13th/early 14th century. Romanesque carvings would be less realistic and depict more likely a „Christus triumphans“ instead of the suffering „Christus patiens“ seen here.

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structure are gone. The church has two naves. The left nave dates to the 12th century, the right nave was added about 200 years later. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup! The Romanesque choir of the left nave.

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structures are gone. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup! Funerary steles, excavated around (and under the choir of the) church are displayed. They are believed to be "early christian". I have seen similar ones in Civaux, another village with a huge merovingian necropolis.

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structures are gone. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup! A "Coquille Saint-Jacques" is on the base of a pillar.

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structures are gone. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup! There are some Romanesque carvings here, that seem older than the 12th-century-nave. A pair of evil dragons trying to mislead a poor soul.

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structures are gone. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup! There are some Romanesque capitals here, that (to me) look older than the 12th century curch.

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structures are gone. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup! Standing in the left (12th century) nave, facing east to the Romanesque, semicircular choir. The nave is lined by merovingian sarcophagi from the necropolis.

This church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is better kown under the name "L'église aux trois sanctuaires". It was erected on the "Butte d'Isle-Aumont" a hill that in acient time may have been a fortified island in the swampy valley. A settlement already existed here in pre-Roman times. Within the 6th century a merovingian necropolis covered the hill. More than a thousand graves have been found and about 600 merovingian sarcophagi have been excavated some decades ago. In 1097 Robert of Molesme founded the priory of Saint-Ursion, a castle was built next to it. Both structures are gone. The church has two naves. The left nave dates to the 12th century, the right nave was added about 200 years later. The church was locked, but Mrs. Jacotin opened the gates and doors and guided us around. Merci beaucoup!