Church Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand
Church Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand is a Romanesque church in Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, dedicated to Saint Hilary of Poitiers. - AsNotedIn
Church Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand is a Romanesque church in Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, dedicated to Saint Hilary of Poitiers. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1049/00/00 | Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand is consecrated. The church was built (construxit) by Queen Emma of England and 'by the hand of Walter Coorland', an English master builder. | |||||
| 1172/06/11 | Richard the Lionheart | Sovereign | The local bishop and the archbishop of Bordeaux bestow the insignia of ducal power on Richard the Lionheart in the Church of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand de Poitiers. |
| Particulars for Church Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Building Type | Church |
| Funerary | Grave, burial |
| Era | Medieval Europe |
| Musical Instrument | Organ |
| Art Type | Painting |
| Religious Journey | Pilgrimage |
| Art Type | Relief Sculpture |
| Area of Significance | Religion |
| Historic Use | Religious Property |
| Religion, Cultural Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Architectural Style | Romanesque |
| Art Type | Sculpture |
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