St. Martin's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Ahetze, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. It is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours. It was registered as an official Historical Monument on June 5, 1973. , base Mérimée, Ministry of Culture (France)
Description St. Martin Church is located at a crossing point of the Way of St. James. Its construction started in the 16th century. It contains an 18th-century wooden statue of St. James , base Palissy, Ministry of Culture (France) in pilgrim clothing, an 18th-century statue of the Assumption of Mary, , base Palissy, Ministry of Culture an 18th-century altarpiece , base Palissy, Ministry of Culture and a 15th-century processional cross. , base Palissy, Ministry of Culture The arms of this cross are garnished with small bells. During a witch trial in 1609, this cross was considered as a diabolical object by Councillor Pierre de Lancre.
The cemetery of the church features a . Another stele from Ahetze is exhibited at the .
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External links 64009 - Ahetze - Église Saint-Martin , Clochers de France Observatoire du Patrimoine religieux