The Pieve di Sasso, also known as the Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta is a Roman Catholic parish church located on a hill near Sasso, a hamlet near the town of Neviano degli Arduini, in Province of Parma, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The 11th-century church is a notable example of Romanesque architecture.
History
editDocuments from 1004 make note of a church called Sanctae Marie de Saxo.[1] According to tradition, a new church was rebuilt atop this hill in 1082, commissioned by the Countess Matilde di Canossa. Further documents from 1230 make note of this church, which occupied a position on the pilgrimage route that included the Abbey of Linari. Over the centuries, the structure had become dilapidated, but underwent restoration from 1821-1846, including new internal pavement. In 1905, the roof was refurbished. An earthquake in 1920 damaged the structure. A belltower, built in a Romanesque design was erected in 1948. Further renovations occurred after 1950, constructing a new pulpit and main altar.
Description
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The church has three naves with an apse in the east. The facade is simple with an arched doorway. Above is a biphore window with a central column added during a refurbishment. Atop is a small Greek cross window. Along the flanks are narrow windows.
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The baptismal font was renovated in 1960 using original stones. It has four panels with depictions representing the St Matthew, St March, a priest blessing and a Griffon and dove.
Note
editBibliography
edit- Federica Dallasta (2003). Centro studi delle Valli del Termina (ed.). La Pieve di Sasso e le sue sculture. Lupazzano di Neviano degli Arduini.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - Clara Rabinovici (2004). Battei (ed.). Le pievi del parmense. Parma.
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