Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de Dohis

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The church of the Nativity-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de Dohis is a fortified church in the commune of Dohis in the department of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region. The church is the subject of a partial inscription as historical monuments; defence towers are registered by order of 3 June 1932; The façades, roofs and doorwork are registered by order of 28 June 1989.

Situation: The church of the Nativity-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de Dohis is located in the French department of Aisne in the commune of Dohis.

History: The patronage of the parish of Dohis (possibility to present to the bishop, to order him, serving him from a church) belonged to the chapter of Rozoy which tithed for two thirds and the abbey of Saint-Michel-en-Thiérache, for the other third. According to a declaration of 29 October 1728, the cure produced 406 pounds 15 soil annually; There were one hundred and four foundations of Masses, several of them sung with vigils.

The bell tower built of bricks is pierced by murderers. This fortified church has the peculiarity of being surmounted by a bell tower.