Chauvigny Church Chauvigny, France

  • Capital: Bird-Like Sphinxes
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    Sphinxes or manticores. Inspired by art from the Near East, these mythical creatures with a lion's body, long bird-like neck and woman's face are depicted symmetrically on all four sides of the capital. Detail of Romanesque capital in the choir, mid-12th century. St-Pierre, Chauvigny, Poitou-Charentes, France. Holly Hayes
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Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
248491
Article Title
Chauvigny Church
Coordinates
46.5706920° N, 0.6487730° E
Date(s)
1130
Sort Date
1130
Quality
4
Notability
6 - above average