Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Lissay-Lochy
église
PA00096829
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1930)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Lissay-Lochy — église in Lissay-Lochy (Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1930 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Edifice composé d'une nef et d'un choeur terminé par une abside circulaire. Nef et choeur sont voûtés en berceau brisé ; l'abside en cul de four. Tous les chapiteaux sont ornés de feuillages et de marques. La façade ouest est surmontée par un clocher moderne.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00096829. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1930), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Eglise (cad. D 48) : inscription par arrêté du 22 mars 1930
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Lissay-Lochy, Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.9722°N, 2.4053°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Grossouvre | Grossouvre | 1993 |
| Château de Maubranche | Moulins-sur-Yèvre | 2013 |
| Eglise Saint-Ursin (ancienne église Saint-Vasin) | Serruelles | 1981 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Loye-sur-Arnon | Loye-sur-Arnon | 1926 |
| Ancienne abbaye Saint-Ambroix, puis hôtel de Bourbon | Bourges | 1964 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 13e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Lissay-Lochy located?
Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Lissay-Lochy is located in the commune of Lissay-Lochy (Cher).
When was Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Lissay-Lochy protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1930 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00096829 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Lissay-Lochy built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.9722°N, 2.4053°E