Maule, Saint-Nicolas

MAULE

Building Data for Maule, Saint-Nicolas

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  • Type: Abbey
  • Affiliation: Benedictine
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  • Region: Ile-de-France
  • Department: Yvelines
  • Coords: 48.908, 1.8494
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  • Surveyed: 2004, 2015

Map

Capitals for Maule, Saint-Nicolas 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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1100

Phase 1 - 1100s [1105] - crypt


crypt
 
Rationale for dating : from papillon could be 1105
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/0002.jpg
    • Papillon - ? - 1100s [1105]

    • Maule- Phase 1

    • Saint-Nicolas - crypt

    • Variation of master's core template, possibly with an associate
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/0003.jpg
    • Fathead - 1100s [1105]

    • Maule- Phase 1

    • Saint-Nicolas - crypt

    • Core template
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    • Unknown - 1100s [1105]

    • Maule- Phase 1

    • Saint-Nicolas - crypt

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1100s [1105]

    • Maule- Phase 1

    • Saint-Nicolas - crypt

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1100s [1105]

    • Maule- Phase 1

    • Saint-Nicolas - crypt

    • total uncertainty
1100

Phase 2 - 1100s [1109] - apse (d)


lower walls of apse dado arcade
 
Rationale for dating : Banniere could have been before the Crusade but Belting would have to be after Bonnesvalyn
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    • Unknown - ! - 1100s [1109]

    • Maule- Phase 2

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (d)

    • Variation of master's core template, possibly with an associate
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 12.jpg
    • Belting - !! - 1100s [1109]

    • Maule- Phase 2

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (d)

    • Variation of master's core template, possibly with an associate
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 13.jpg
    • Prancer - 1100s [1109]

    • Maule- Phase 2

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (d)

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 14.jpg
    • Prancer - 1100s [1109]

    • Maule- Phase 2

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (d)

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 15.jpg
    • Jeremy - ?? - 1100s [1109]

    • Maule- Phase 2

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (d)

    • While an apprentice, design was being evolved
1110

Phase 3 - 1110s [1116] - apse (a)


Apse vaulting capitals aisles
 
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 28.jpg
    • Complexitus - 1110s [1116]

    • Maule- Phase 3

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (a)

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 29.jpg
    • Complexitus - 1110s [1116]

    • Maule- Phase 3

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (a)

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 30.jpg
    • Unknown - 1110s [1116]

    • Maule- Phase 3

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (a)

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 31.jpg
    • Unknown - 1110s [1116]

    • Maule- Phase 3

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (a)

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 32.jpg
    • Festoon - 1110s [1116]

    • Maule- Phase 3

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (a)

    • Second template, seems to be same designer
1110

Phase 4 - 1110s [1117] - apse (aw)


Apse aisle windows
 
Rationale for dating : With adjustments to suit travel. The Old Duke for 1108 - Rampant I.
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 35.jpg
    • DukeSon - ! - 1110s [1117]

    • Maule- Phase 4

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (aw)

    • Variation of master's core template, possibly with an associate
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 36.jpg
    • Unknown - 1110s [1117]

    • Maule- Phase 4

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (aw)

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 37.jpg
    • Unknown - 1110s [1117]

    • Maule- Phase 4

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (aw)

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 38.jpg
    • Siamois - 1110s [1117]

    • Maule- Phase 4

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (aw)

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 39.jpg
    • Unknown - 1110s [1117]

    • Maule- Phase 4

    • Saint-Nicolas - apse (aw)

    • total uncertainty
1120

Phase 5 - 1120s [1120] - nave (a)


Nave aisles and choir cornice
 
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 41.jpg
    • Entract - 1120s [1120]

    • Maule- Phase 5

    • Saint-Nicolas - nave (a)

    • Core template
1120

Phase 6 - 1120s [1121] - nave (t,c)


Nave triforium and clerestory
 
Rationale for dating : Faceter suits the later work, sharp-edged.
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 42.jpg
    • Spiral - ! - 1120s [1121]

    • Maule- Phase 6

    • Saint-Nicolas - nave (t,c)

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 43.jpg
    • Belting - !! - 1120s [1121]

    • Maule- Phase 6

    • Saint-Nicolas - nave (t,c)

    • Core template, details suggest another carver
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 44.jpg
    • Unknown - 1120s [1121]

    • Maule- Phase 6

    • Saint-Nicolas - nave (t,c)

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 45.jpg
    • Unknown - 1120s [1121]

    • Maule- Phase 6

    • Saint-Nicolas - nave (t,c)

    • total uncertainty
  • files/capitals/MAULE/thumbs/MAULE 46.jpg
    • Unknown - 1120s [1121]

    • Maule- Phase 6

    • Saint-Nicolas - nave (t,c)

    • total uncertainty