Église Saint-André d'Angoustrine

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The Saint-André d'Angoustrine church (Catalan: església de Sant Andreu d'Agostrina) is a Romanesque church located in Angustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Angostrina i Vilanova de les Escaldes) in Cerdagne, France.

Location: Saint-André Church stands in the middle of the cemetery that dominates the village to the west. It must not be confused with the neo-Gothic church of the same name, erected in the centre of the village.

History: The church of Angustrine is mentioned for the first time in the act of consecration of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Urgell in the 10th century. The church dates from the 12th century but includes an 11th century bedside and two 18th century side chapels. The building has been classified as historic monuments since December 21, 1954. Many objects are referenced in the Palissy database (see related records).

Architecture: The church consists of a unique nave, a semicircular bedside and a bell tower. Covered by lauzes, it is built in stone, only the corner links, the portal and the frame of the oculi are made of cut stone. East...