Auvers-sur-Oise, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

AUVERS-O

Building Data for Auvers-sur-Oise, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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  • Type: Abbey
  • Affiliation: Augustinian
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  • Region: Ile-de-France
  • Department: Val-d'Oise
  • Coords: 49.071, 2.1761
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  • Surveyed: 1977, 1980-83, 2003, 2014

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Capitals for Auvers-sur-Oise, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption The building sequence is based on my on-site analysis of the construction history,  
    	    using the techniques developed on the cathedral of Chartres called toichology, and described in a number of publications.
    	    The analysis of some of the smaller churches are more approximate than I would like, and need further analysis. 
    	    <p>I have used 'phase' rather than 'campaign' to to identify a contiguous zone with similar elements. 
    	    A campaign would be defined by recognisable breaks and construction joints in the fabric: there may be a number of phases within a campaign.
    	    One benefit is that separate programs by subcontractors, such as carvers, may be isolated, which is particularly useful in complex sections, such as portals.
    	    <p>Every phase has been assigned to a decade, so there may be more than one phase in a decade. 
    	    <p>While this is certainly imperfect, it will allow us to explore all the data, including costs, across time. 
    	    This is an on-going process, so as the data continues to be analyzed, the chronology and costing analysis will be further refined, and the synopsis updated. 
    	    <p>Clicking on any of the decade graphics will display all buildings that had work being done during that decade.
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The building sequence is based on my on-site analysis of the construction history, using the techniques developed on the cathedral of Chartres called toichology, and described in a number of publications. The analysis of some of the smaller churches are more approximate than I would like, and need further analysis.

I have used 'phase' rather than 'campaign' to to identify a contiguous zone with similar elements. A campaign would be defined by recognisable breaks and construction joints in the fabric: there may be a number of phases within a campaign. One benefit is that separate programs by subcontractors, such as carvers, may be isolated, which is particularly useful in complex sections, such as portals.

Every phase has been assigned to a decade, so there may be more than one phase in a decade.

While this is certainly imperfect, it will allow us to explore all the data, including costs, across time. This is an on-going process, so as the data continues to be analyzed, the chronology and costing analysis will be further refined, and the synopsis updated.

Clicking on any of the decade graphics will display all buildings that had work being done during that decade.

info Summary of studio practices in Laon Short version of history


1090

Phase 5 - 1090s [1094] - n chapel (aw)


The chapel window capitals and arch, but the groin vault was not part of this campaign; north transept continued along the north wall and with a few courses over the older aisle wall to the west;
 
Rationale for dating : The work on the chapel seemed to stop rather suddenly, I would guess caused by the funding needs of the crusade, and the dates are arranged annually back from that.
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    • Unknown - 1090s [1094]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 5

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n chapel (aw)

    • total uncertainty
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    • SS Master - !! - 1090s [1094]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 5

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n chapel (aw)

    • Core template
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    • Strap-X - ! - 1090s [1094]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 5

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n chapel (aw)

    • Core template
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    • Old Duke - 1090s [1094]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 5

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n chapel (aw)

    • Core template
1110

Phase 7 - 1110s [1114] - east (a)


East end continued after crusade in at least 4 campaigns for ribs throughout; apse shaft bases added onto the inside faces of the walls, from misalignments with the exterior corners; en1 pier to different design and dimensions to those in the apse, and therefore in a different campaign, and in another the rib shafts on crossing side of w1 were added up to 8th course, and on north side a projection to support arch over entry into aisle, and with a shaft ready for rib vaults in the aisles; includes apse capitals
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Rationale for dating : The Duke for 1114 and similar to Foulangues - LongLeaf well before 1118 in Phase 8 - Victoire II for 1116 - Olivier-T closer to Bury than Etampes.
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    • Olivier-T - 1110s [1114]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a)

    • Core template
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    • Olivier-T - 1110s [1114]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a)

    • Core template
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    • Olive - !! - 1110s [1114]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a)

    • Core template
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    • Unknown - 1110s [1114]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a)

    • Core template
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    • Faceter - ? - 1110s [1114]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a)

    • Core template, details suggest another carver
1110

Phase 8 - 1110s [1118] - east (a) 1


Apse and sanctuary walls and vaults continued to capitals to eastern crossing piers and start of e2 doubleau; in north chapel replaced southern half of the entry arch to a different arc and pointed, during which the older pier was encased within a larger en1 crossing pier to support the intended tower; as the groin vault follows the outline of the pointed arch it was built then, while the stonework in the groins precludes the possibility that only a part of the vault had been demolished and rebuilt; thus the whole of the groin was built with the enlarged crossing pier; the coping and roof over the north chapel built as vault filled over;
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    • Willow - 1110s [1118]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 8

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a) 1

    • Core template
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    • Willow - 1110s [1118]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 8

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a) 1

    • Core template
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    • Willow - 1110s [1118]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 8

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a) 1

    • Core template
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    • LongLeaf - !! - 1110s [1118]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 8

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a) 1

    • Core template
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    • LongLeaf - !! - 1110s [1118]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 8

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (a) 1

    • Core template
1120

Phase 9 - 1120s [1126] - east (v)


apse and e1 ribs, completed e1 doubleau; on north side of w1, the arch over the transept-to-aisle opening was strengthened to support a second arch to the same width as crossing pier;
 
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    • Unknown - ! - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 9

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (v)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Hanger - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 9

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (v)

    • Core template
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    • Apple III - !! - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 9

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (v)

    • Replaced or restored, with similar template
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    • Apple III - !! - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 9

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (v)

    • Replaced or restored, with similar template
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    • Pietro - ? - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 9

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - east (v)

    • Core template
1120

Phase 10 - 1120s [1126] - n nave 1(a)


West crossing aisle on north side to capitals; replaced but I have assumed close to originals. At least five campaigns. A piers. B west front with chunky griffes. C W.c arches and Arcade Arches. D simple ribs and boss. E more complex ribs and shafts over piers and complex boss Rib profile round 1-2, pointed 3-4. 1-2 is English style vault with dropped round ribs. Could these have been built in 50s and piers put under them later? Junctions determined mainly from profiles of stair treads. A to 12, B to 19 with W.c jamb. C two treads with caps to W1-3? and W.c arch. E to 24. F varied section to 30 without ribs and caps. G to triforium. Slit windows confirm this scenario. West wall with adjacent walls to last bay and dado arcades. B probably Bronze. Corbel, details = Chartres. C = Taverny K. Same caps in (t) and (c). Shafts over piers show same step between 2 and 3.
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Rationale for dating : Apple-III for later 20s
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    • Esteban - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n nave 1(a)

    • Core template
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    • Arum II - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n nave 1(a)

    • Core template
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    • Unknown - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n nave 1(a)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Jumper - !! - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n nave 1(a)

    • Core template
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    • Jumper - !! - 1120s [1126]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n nave 1(a)

    • Core template
1180

Phase 15 - 1180s - w4-5 dado


w4-5 bases and lower courses of portal and dado to tread 12; main evidence for nave campaigns lies within the west stairs, and confirmed in small changes elsewhere; probably removed west wall of old nave;
 
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 15

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w4-5 dado

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 15

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w4-5 dado

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 15

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w4-5 dado

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 15

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w4-5 dado

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 15

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w4-5 dado

    • total uncertainty
1180

Phase 16 - 1180s - portal caps


west bay to tread 19 with portal caps and arch, and dado arches to window sills;
 
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 16

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - portal caps

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 16

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - portal caps

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 16

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - portal caps

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 16

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - portal caps

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 16

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - portal caps

    • total uncertainty
1180

Phase 17 - 1180s - west (a)


west bay to tread 24 with sills, pier caps and vault, buttresses built with top two courses of aisle walls which are almost complete while the earlier nave remained untouched within them.
 
Rationale for dating : decadic range "The Ark" 1:323
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 17

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - west (a)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 17

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - west (a)

    • total uncertainty
1180

Phase 19 - 1180s - drums e


three eastern drum piers, arches and shafts; all drums have the same imposts; drum capitals, arches and shafts; last moment to remove old nave walls and roof.
 
Rationale for dating : dated to 1180s in Ark vol. 1.
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 19

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - drums e

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 19

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - drums e

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 19

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - drums e

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 19

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - drums e

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1180s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 19

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - drums e

    • total uncertainty
1190

Phase 20 - 1190s - aisle (v)


Aisle window heads, roof and completion of aisle vaults; arcade to 3 courses below triforium string, located by changes from en delit shafts to engaged; flyers were intended;
 
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    • Unknown - 1190s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 20

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - aisle (v)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1190s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 20

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - aisle (v)

    • total uncertainty
1200

Phase 22 - 1200s [1200] - nave (t) 8c


nave triforium of 8 courses with en delit shafts, using same stone to top of 3-course tas-de-charge up to joint over clerestory external walkway;
 
Rationale for dating : decadic range in "The Ark" 2:804
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    • Unknown - 1200s [1200]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 22

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (t) 8c

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s [1200]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 22

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (t) 8c

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s [1200]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 22

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (t) 8c

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s [1200]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 22

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (t) 8c

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s [1200]

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 22

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (t) 8c

    • total uncertainty
1200

Phase 23 - 1200s - nave (c)


nave clerestory window jambs and head; external walkway and piers for flyers; west rose;
 
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    • Unknown - 1200s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 23

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (c)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 23

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (c)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 23

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (c)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 23

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (c)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 23

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave (c)

    • total uncertainty
1200

Phase 24 - 1200s - nave 1-2(v)


nave high vaults in east two bays
 
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    • Unknown - 1200s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 24

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave 1-2(v)

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1200s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 24

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - nave 1-2(v)

    • total uncertainty
1210

Phase 27 - 1210s - tower II


tall tower upper stage in at least 3 campaigns;
 
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    • Unknown - 1210s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 27

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - tower II

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1210s []

    • Auvers-sur-Oise- Phase 27

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - tower II

    • total uncertainty