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Montmorillon - Octagon
The octagon belonged to a large "Maison Dieu" ensemble, that was founded as a hospital in the 11th century by Robert II of France (aka "Robert the Pious"), the son of Hugo Capet. This hospital, run by monks, provided food and shelter for the pilgrims and the sick. Though the hospital, that as well was a convent, got severely damaged over the centuries, it always got rebuilt. Today the buildings are renovated and house the local retirement home.
The octagon was erected within the 12th century and ws used as chapel and ossuary. Medieval octagons follow certain traditions, that may start at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. They can be found all over Europe, often connected to the Knights Hospitaller.
The original roof of the octagon (a stone spire?) got lost, the roof seen today dateds back to the 17th century, the lantern was added in 1997. But all the corbels around the roof are still original. Here is one, that reminds me on a child and a stuffed toy. Obvioulsy a teddy (ears!) with very long arms.
The octagon was erected within the 12th century and ws used as chapel and ossuary. Medieval octagons follow certain traditions, that may start at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. They can be found all over Europe, often connected to the Knights Hospitaller.
The original roof of the octagon (a stone spire?) got lost, the roof seen today dateds back to the 17th century, the lantern was added in 1997. But all the corbels around the roof are still original. Here is one, that reminds me on a child and a stuffed toy. Obvioulsy a teddy (ears!) with very long arms.
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