Urcel, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

URCEL

Building Data for Urcel, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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  • Type: Parish
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  • Region: Picardie
  • Department: Aisne
  • Coords: 49.487, 3.5638
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  • Surveyed: 1980-83, 2014

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Capitals for Urcel, 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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1100

Phase 2 - 1100s [1104] - porch


porch joined onto tower originally with three gables and circular window from pre-war photos.
 
Rationale for dating : Analysed in "The Ark" 5:1656. contemporary with Anger cloister, and many of the same crew as a group of young apprentices without much skill.
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    • Knotter - 1100s [1104]

    • Urcel- Phase 2

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

    • Core template
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    • Knotter - 1100s [1104]

    • Urcel- Phase 2

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

    • Core template
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    • Unknown - 1100s [1104]

    • Urcel- Phase 2

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

    • total uncertainty
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    • Unknown - 1100s [1104]

    • Urcel- Phase 2

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

    • total uncertainty
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    • Felix - ? - 1100s [1104]

    • Urcel- Phase 2

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

    • While an apprentice, design was being evolved
1130

Phase 7 - 1130s [1131] - apse 3


2 or 3 courses to window sills as keel shafts added on the outside and the continuous drip; since the octagonal shafts in central chapel were not completed there is a joint partway up windows with shafts with rings, includes oculus.
 
Rationale for dating : Ex Felix in the next phase; 1133 suits SS Master A's "pineapples" and W1 caps; not 1127 from manner of Rameau though working in the region]
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    • SS Master - !! - 1130s [1131]

    • Urcel- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - apse 3

    • Core template
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    • Bowline - !! - 1130s [1131]

    • Urcel- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - apse 3

    • Core template
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    • Bowline - !! - 1130s [1131]

    • Urcel- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - apse 3

    • Core template, details suggest another carver
  • files/capitals/URCEL/thumbs/URCEL-7-024.jpg
    • Bowline - !! - 1130s [1131]

    • Urcel- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - apse 3

    • Core template, details suggest another carver
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    • SS Master - !? - 1130s [1131]

    • Urcel- Phase 7

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - apse 3

    • Variation of master's core template, possibly with an associate
1130

Phase 9 - 1130s [1132] - east


round arches to windows, circular shafts above octagonal window shafts, vault capitals; about 8 courses including upper aisle capitals and round arch to E2 and cornice; WN wall and piers with splayed plinth.
 
Rationale for dating : 1131-3 ex earlier than Aulnay-s-Bois and that manner of figure; unlikely to be after that designs much more sophisticated.
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    • Nested - !! - 1130s [1132]

    • Urcel- Phase 9

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

    • Core template
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    • Pietro - 1130s [1132]

    • Urcel- Phase 9

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

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/URCEL/thumbs/URCEL-9-035.jpg
    • Aviateur - ! - 1130s [1132]

    • Urcel- Phase 9

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

    • Variation of master's core template, possibly with an associate
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    • Felix - !! - 1130s [1132]

    • Urcel- Phase 9

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

    • Unique feature, as a man clinging to a vine
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    • Drago - !! - 1130s [1132]

    • Urcel- Phase 9

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

    • Core template
1130

Phase 10 - 1130s [1133] - w1 entry


pointed arch to east entry with “pineapple” decoration, and WS wall and piers with south plinths.
 
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    • Winger - ! - 1130s [1133]

    • Urcel- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w1 entry

    • Core template
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    • SS IV - !! - 1130s [1133]

    • Urcel- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w1 entry

    • Variation of master's core template, possibly with an associate
  • files/capitals/URCEL/thumbs/URCEL-10-048.jpg
    • Winger - ! - 1130s [1133]

    • Urcel- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w1 entry

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/URCEL/thumbs/URCEL-10-049.jpg
    • SS Master - !? - 1130s [1133]

    • Urcel- Phase 10

    • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - w1 entry

    • Core template
1150

Phase 12 - 1150s [1155] - nave (a)


Nave aisle followed by the arcade and clerestory above; much replaced after the war.
 
Rationale for dating : From the work of Igor the Mad and Bowline I would place this after the crusade and before Glennes.
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    • Igor the Mad - ! - 1150s [1155]

    • Urcel- Phase 12

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

    • Core template
  • files/capitals/URCEL/thumbs/URCEL-12-051.jpg
    • Igor the Mad - !? - 1150s [1155]

    • Urcel- Phase 12

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

    • Possibly from core template, very uncertain
  • files/capitals/URCEL/thumbs/URCEL-12-052.jpg
    • Igor the Mad - !? - 1150s [1155]

    • Urcel- Phase 12

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

    • Possibly from core template, very uncertain
  • files/capitals/URCEL/thumbs/URCEL-12-053.jpg
    • Igor the Mad - !? - 1150s [1155]

    • Urcel- Phase 12

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

    • Possibly from core template, very uncertain
  • files/capitals/URCEL/thumbs/URCEL-12-054.jpg
    • Igor the Mad - !? - 1150s [1155]

    • Urcel- Phase 12

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

    • Possibly from core template, very uncertain