Trinitarian steeple

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The church of Gotein-Libarrenx

A trinitarian steeple is a three-point steeple typical of the province of Soule in the Northern Basque Country of France. The three points symbolize the Holy Trinity.[1] They are generally located above flat facades, sometimes called steeple-walls.

Villages with a trinitarian steeple building include:

  • Berrogain-Laruns
    Berrogain-Laruns
  • Agnos
    Agnos
  • Viodos-Abense-de-Bas
    Viodos-Abense-de-Bas
  • Chapel Saint-Antoine on the col d'Osquich
    Chapel Saint-Antoine on the col d'Osquich

Notes

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