Prieuré de Merlande

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Prieuré de Merlande, Medieval priory in La Chapelle-Gonaguet, France.

The Prieuré de Merlande exhibits solid stone walls, rounded arches, and barrel vaults characteristic of French Romanesque religious architecture.

The Bishop of Périgueux, Geoffroy de Cauze, established this religious institution in 1142, dedicating it to Saint John the Baptist.

Three altars constructed in 1527 within the priory demonstrate the evolution of religious practices and architectural styles during the Middle Ages.

The priory, located at coordinates 45.240444 and 0.635194, received classification as a historical monument on August 3, 1892.

The structure contains a central cupola positioned above the transept, supported by four connecting arches that define the interior spatial arrangement.

Location: La Chapelle-Gonaguet

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.24044,0.63519

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08

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