Eglise Saint-Martial de Dunet
église
PA00097343
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1930)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Eglise Saint-Martial de Dunet — église in Dunet (Indre) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1930 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Edifice du début du 13e siècle, composé d'une nef unique terminée par un chevet plat. Le clocher est construit à l'angle nord de la façade. Les trois travées sont voûtées d'arêtes nervées à profil torique retombant sur quatre colonnettes. Les doubleaux et les formerets retombent sur des pilastres, disposition assez rare. Chapiteaux à feuillages.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097343. 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 : inscription par arrêté du 11 octobre 1930
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Dunet, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4685°N, 1.2910°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Laurent et Notre-Dame | Gargilesse-Dampierre | 1840 |
| Monument à George Sand | La Châtre | 2017 |
| Château de Villegongis | Villegongis | 1928 |
| Maison du 15e siècle à pans de bois | La Châtre | 1926 |
| Maison de maître située au lieudit "les Girards" | Saint-Aubin | 2006 |
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-Martial de Dunet located?
Eglise Saint-Martial de Dunet is located in the commune of Dunet (Indre).
When was Eglise Saint-Martial de Dunet protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1930 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097343 in the Mérimée database.
When was Eglise Saint-Martial de Dunet 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: 46.4685°N, 1.2910°E