Trinitarian steeple

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The church of Gotein-Libarrenx

A trinitarian steeple is a 3-point steeple typical of the province of Soule of Basque Country in France. The three points symbolize the Holy Trinity. [1]

The steeple is generally located above the facade, which is flat. For that reason, it is sometimes called steeple-wall.

Villages with a trinitarian steeple building include the following:

Notes

  1. Philippe Veyrin, Les Basques, page 241 - Arthaud, 20 décembre 1975 ISBN   2-7003-0038-6

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