Croix-sur-Ourcq, La, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

CROIX-O

Building Data for Croix-sur-Ourcq, La, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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  • Type: Parish
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  • Region: Picardie
  • Department: Aisne
  • Coords: 49.168, 3.3541
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  • Surveyed: 1980-83, 2015

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Capitals for Croix-sur-Ourcq, La, 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.

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1060

Phase 1 - 1060s [1067] - apse (d)


Apse with dado and a flat east end, can be followed in the lowest courses where the same weathered courses around the east wall of the apse and the south wall. This included the dado and ended at the crossing pier. In the east wall these courses continue to the underside of the continuous drip mould. The crossing pier on the NE corner seems part of this same phase. The pilaster under the eastern crossing capital was added onto the wall and suggests this was a separate campaign, possibly in the next phase as the dimensions of the pilaster match those in the nave.
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Rationale for dating : Analysis "The Ark" 3:233
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    • Winger - ?? - 1060s [1067]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 1

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - apse (d)

    • While an apprentice, design was being evolved
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/Croix-s-O E(d)b.jpg
    • Winger - ?? - 1060s [1067]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 1

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - apse (d)

    • While an apprentice, design was being evolved
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    • Unknown - 1060s [1067]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 1

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - apse (d)

    • total uncertainty
1060

Phase 2 - 1060s [1068] - nave (a)


The nave piers, aisle capitals, the crossing pilasters and arcade arches on both sides have similar stonework and dimensions; with intentions for aisles and transepts; the setback just two courses above the arches at the eastern end suggests where this campaign stopped, just over the arcade arches; the floor slopes to the west; at the west end of nave the wall finishes with an irregular junction, and it was the later west wall that closed the space.
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Rationale for dating : The work of Guirlande suggests closer to 1076.
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    • Unknown - 1060s [1068]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 2

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

    • total uncertainty
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    • Palmleaf - ! - 1060s [1068]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 2

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

    • Design is like work in the Basin, and uncommon locally
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    • Pecker - ? - 1060s [1068]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 2

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

    • While an apprentice, design was being evolved
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/Croix-s-O WN(a)cL.jpg
    • Pecker - ? - 1060s [1068]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 2

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

    • While an apprentice, design was being evolved
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/Croix-s-O WN(a)cR.jpg
    • Pecker - ? - 1060s [1068]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 2

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

    • While an apprentice, design was being evolved
1060

Phase 3 - 1060s [1069] - crossing


The crossing capitals and the arch between them were laid after the arcade arches; the arches are large and the seating may have been stabilised with a few more courses along the nave walls, apparently to just below the level of the clerestory window sills.
 
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    • Oda - 1060s [1069]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 3

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - crossing

    • Core template
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    • Oda - 1060s [1069]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 3

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - crossing

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/Croix-s-O WN1w(a)y.jpg
    • Oda - 1060s [1069]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 3

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - crossing

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/Croix-s-O WN2e(a+).jpg
    • Fathead - 1060s [1069]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 3

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - crossing

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/Croix-s-O WN2e(a+)x.jpg
    • Fathead - 1060s [1069]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 3

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - crossing

    • Core template
1150

Phase 8 - 1150s [1153] - tower base


Tower base (possibly intended as a chapel) and room above butted onto the side of the apse.
 
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    • Unknown - 1150s [1153]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 8

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

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/Croix-s-O tower base 2.jpg
    • Unknown - 1150s [1153]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 8

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

    • total uncertainty
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    • Remy - !! - 1150s [1153]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 8

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

    • Core template
1150

Phase 9 - 1150s [1154] - tower II


Tower level II
 
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    • Unknown - 1150s [1154]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 9

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

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-9-091.jpg
    • Unknown - 1150s [1154]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 9

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

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-9-092.jpg
    • Remy - ? - 1150s [1154]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 9

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

    • Possibly from core template, very uncertain
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-9-093.jpg
    • Remy - ? - 1150s [1154]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 9

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

    • Possibly from core template, very uncertain
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-9-094.jpg
    • Unknown - 1150s [1154]

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 9

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

    • total uncertainty
1220

Phase 10 - 1220s - north


North arm added with tracery that has since been replaced.
 
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    • Unknown - 1220s []

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - north

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-10-101.jpg
    • Unknown - 1220s []

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - north

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-10-102.jpg
    • Unknown - 1220s []

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - north

    • total uncertainty
1240

Phase 12 - 1240s - n aisle


Nave north aisle wall western two bays in two stages with an enlargement of the north aisle window.
 
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    • Unknown - 1240s []

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 12

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n aisle

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-12-121.jpg
    • Unknown - 1240s []

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 12

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n aisle

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-12-122.jpg
    • Unknown - 1240s []

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 12

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n aisle

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-12-123.jpg
    • Unknown - 1240s []

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 12

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n aisle

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/CROIX-O/thumbs/CROIX-O-12-124.jpg
    • Unknown - 1240s []

    • Croix-sur-Ourcq, La- Phase 12

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - n aisle

    • total uncertainty