https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/779511 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/779511 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:43:44 +0000 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:43:44 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942628 tag:ipernity.com,2016-01-22,doc-40942628 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:52:30 +0000 2015-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942628"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/26/28/40942628.5acf6f0b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> A smiling mermaid holding a fish - and a large bird stealing a juicy morsel.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942628"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/26/28/40942628.5acf6f0b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> A smiling mermaid holding a fish - and a large bird stealing a juicy morsel.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942432 tag:ipernity.com,2016-01-22,doc-40942432 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:10:39 +0000 2015-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942432"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/24/32/40942432.d224ff29.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="156" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> A winged, two-legged dragon chasing a lion.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942432"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/24/32/40942432.d224ff29.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="156" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> A winged, two-legged dragon chasing a lion.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942174 tag:ipernity.com,2016-01-22,doc-40942174 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:12:36 +0000 2015-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942174"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/21/74/40942174.fbbc64b2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="175" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> An elaborate frieze runs around the "cloverleaf" apse.<br /> Here is a corbel with a person playing a dolio.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40942174"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/21/74/40942174.fbbc64b2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="175" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> An elaborate frieze runs around the "cloverleaf" apse.<br /> Here is a corbel with a person playing a dolio.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40939630 tag:ipernity.com,2016-01-21,doc-40939630 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 23:39:40 +0000 2015-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40939630"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/30/40939630.25695069.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> An elaborate frieze runs around the "cloverleaf" apse.<br /> Here is a corbel with a person, blowing the horn.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40939630"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/30/40939630.25695069.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> An elaborate frieze runs around the "cloverleaf" apse.<br /> Here is a corbel with a person, blowing the horn.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40939522 tag:ipernity.com,2016-01-21,doc-40939522 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:55:58 +0000 2015-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40939522"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/95/22/40939522.26211f82.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="170" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> An elaborate frieze runs around the "cloverleaf" apse.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/40939522"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/95/22/40939522.26211f82.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="170" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal still date back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> -<br /> <br /> As I have uploaded already many photos taken here previously, I will just add a few "new" ones.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> An elaborate frieze runs around the "cloverleaf" apse.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23269095 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23269095 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 22:08:52 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23269095"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/90/95/23269095.b8e174f3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="128" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> The frieze, that runs all around the apse, has a very dense jungle of entwined vines, full of dangers and adventures. The large eagle seems very unconcerned, while the two dogs attack the deer.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23269095"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/90/95/23269095.b8e174f3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="128" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> The frieze, that runs all around the apse, has a very dense jungle of entwined vines, full of dangers and adventures. The large eagle seems very unconcerned, while the two dogs attack the deer.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23268619 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23268619 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 21:55:24 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23268619"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/86/19/23268619.89444893.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="137" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> <br /> The frieze, that runs all around the apse, has a very dense jungle of entwined vines, full of dangers and adventures. There were free-style wrestlers around the corner (previous upload), the wrestlers ,seen here, obviously prefer the Graeco-Roman style.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23268619"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/86/19/23268619.89444893.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="137" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> <br /> The frieze, that runs all around the apse, has a very dense jungle of entwined vines, full of dangers and adventures. There were free-style wrestlers around the corner (previous upload), the wrestlers ,seen here, obviously prefer the Graeco-Roman style.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23266771 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23266771 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 21:03:28 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23266771"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/67/71/23266771.4b2c3131.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="151" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> The frieze, that runs all around the apse, has a very dense jungle of entwined vines, full of dangers and adventures. Humans are wrestling between the vines. Grabbing the opponent´s genitals is neither covered by the rules of freestyle-wrestling, nor Graeco-Roman style.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23266771"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/67/71/23266771.4b2c3131.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="151" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> The frieze, that runs all around the apse, has a very dense jungle of entwined vines, full of dangers and adventures. Humans are wrestling between the vines. Grabbing the opponent´s genitals is neither covered by the rules of freestyle-wrestling, nor Graeco-Roman style.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23266621 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23266621 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:13:07 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23266621"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/66/21/23266621.ed8a5325.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="139" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> The frieze, that runs all around the apse, has a very dense jungle of entwined vines, full of dangers and adventures. Here are lions, guarding the corners or fighting evil creatures.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23266621"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/66/21/23266621.ed8a5325.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="139" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> The frieze, that runs all around the apse, has a very dense jungle of entwined vines, full of dangers and adventures. Here are lions, guarding the corners or fighting evil creatures.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23261577 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23261577 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:28:48 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23261577"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/15/77/23261577.8222987b.240.jpg?r2" width="207" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> The Romanesque apse was probably painted within the late 19th/early 20th century with this lightblue. Note the Romanesque frieze, that runs all around, depicting a dense jungle of entwined vines, full of lurking dangers and strange adventures.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23261577"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/15/77/23261577.8222987b.240.jpg?r2" width="207" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> The Romanesque apse was probably painted within the late 19th/early 20th century with this lightblue. Note the Romanesque frieze, that runs all around, depicting a dense jungle of entwined vines, full of lurking dangers and strange adventures.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23245389 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23245389 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:43:46 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23245389"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/53/89/23245389.10409456.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="183" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> There are some capitals on the pillars, that support the rebuilt walls. Here is a (unicaudal) mermaid, holding fish in her hands. A bird pecks one of the fish. Must be a seagull! Actually the mermaid is a twin. Her sister is on the other side of the capital.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23245389"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/53/89/23245389.10409456.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="183" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> There are some capitals on the pillars, that support the rebuilt walls. Here is a (unicaudal) mermaid, holding fish in her hands. A bird pecks one of the fish. Must be a seagull! Actually the mermaid is a twin. Her sister is on the other side of the capital.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241645 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23241645 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:23:46 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241645"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/16/45/23241645.ebc6c3ca.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> Inside the nave, facing east, under a wooden roof. Left and rigt are the rebuilt walls. The crossing in front is Romanesque.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241645"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/16/45/23241645.ebc6c3ca.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> Inside the nave, facing east, under a wooden roof. Left and rigt are the rebuilt walls. The crossing in front is Romanesque.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241537 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23241537 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:58:22 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241537"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/15/37/23241537.40bd3028.240.jpg?r2" width="172" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal, seen here, are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately most carvings of the large archevolts are weathered away, and the two saints in the little niche to the right have lost their heads.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241537"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/15/37/23241537.40bd3028.240.jpg?r2" width="172" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part with the side chapels and the apse and the western portal, seen here, are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately most carvings of the large archevolts are weathered away, and the two saints in the little niche to the right have lost their heads.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241481 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23241481 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:32:50 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241481"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/14/81/23241481.ac65f9bc.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war. <br /> <br /> All around the eastern "cloverleaf" are carved corbels, pillar and capitals. This one is very mysterious. An elderly person (monk) in a strage kind of hood? Or a childbirth?</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23241481"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/14/81/23241481.ac65f9bc.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war. <br /> <br /> All around the eastern "cloverleaf" are carved corbels, pillar and capitals. This one is very mysterious. An elderly person (monk) in a strage kind of hood? Or a childbirth?</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23237349 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23237349 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:15:43 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23237349"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/73/49/23237349.10b4a7af.240.jpg?r2" width="203" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war. <br /> <br /> All around the eastern "cloverleaf" are carved corbels, pillar and capitals. For a while I saw here a hugging couple. But this is a serious fight. Note the very unfair kick "below the belt".</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23237349"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/73/49/23237349.10b4a7af.240.jpg?r2" width="203" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war. <br /> <br /> All around the eastern "cloverleaf" are carved corbels, pillar and capitals. For a while I saw here a hugging couple. But this is a serious fight. Note the very unfair kick "below the belt".</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23232887 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23232887 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:32:46 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23232887"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/28/87/23232887.1d0831f4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="113" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war. <br /> <br /> All around the eastern "cloverleaf" are carved corbels, pillar and capitals. Here is a corbel to the left, depicting a wine-grower, holding a barrel. The region is still known for the wine and spirits (Cognac is 30kms northeast). Hard tow say, what was to see on the capital. Two mermaids, flanking a howling creature?</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23232887"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/28/87/23232887.1d0831f4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="113" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war. <br /> <br /> All around the eastern "cloverleaf" are carved corbels, pillar and capitals. Here is a corbel to the left, depicting a wine-grower, holding a barrel. The region is still known for the wine and spirits (Cognac is 30kms northeast). Hard tow say, what was to see on the capital. Two mermaids, flanking a howling creature?</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23232297 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23232297 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:12:04 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23232297"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/22/97/23232297.a21b2707.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war. <br /> <br /> All around the eastern "cloverleaf" are carved corbels, pillar and capitals. Here a is a group of slightly weathered posing mermaids</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23232297"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/22/97/23232297.a21b2707.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war. <br /> <br /> All around the eastern "cloverleaf" are carved corbels, pillar and capitals. Here a is a group of slightly weathered posing mermaids</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23231939 tag:ipernity.com,2013-07-05,doc-23231939 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 09:42:46 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23231939"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/19/39/23231939.7a2038ff.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="211" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.</div> Marignac - Saint-Sulpice <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/23231939"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/19/39/23231939.7a2038ff.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="211" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church Saint-Sulpice in the village of Marignac was erected within the 12th century as part of a priory, founded here by the Charroux Abbey (120kms southeast). The church has a remarkable cloverleaf layout. The eastern part, seen here and the portal are still dating back to the first church here, while the outer walls of the nave have been rebuilt, after destruction by war.</div> Martin M. Miles