Joan of Arc with her pennant or banner in the 12th Century Church, Siorac de Riberac, Dordogne, France

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The village church of St Peter in Chains was begun in 1154, during the English period in the region, Aquitaine. The 12th century freestone nave and bell tower survive. At that time, the church was part of the Benedictine priory of the nuns of Ligueux. In the 14th century, during the hundred years war between England and France, the defensive rectangular tower was added, using quarry stone. At the same time, the walls and bell tower were increased in height, again with quarry stone. The walls at the west entrance can be seen to be 3 metres thick. A bell was provided in 1851; it was replaced in 1979. The nave originally had a wooden vault; it has been replaced by a stone vault.[3]

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Size: 3780px × 5658px
Location: Siorac de Riberac, Dordogne, France
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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