Although this Chapelle Neuville (also known as Chapelle du Mon Sarah ) is mentioned in some old archives, the exact date of construction is doubtful. The Dictionnaire historique et archéologique du Pas-de-Calais states that a chapel was founded in 1168, but according to that work, it was destroyed in 1477 during fighting under Louis XI. Whether this is exactly the current chapel is not entirely clear, as later mentions speak of a smaller private chapel. More recent sources indicate that the chapel once had a small bell tower ("clocheton"), but that this has since been demolished.
The chapel was dedicated to Saint Philomena from around 1830. This makes it an important, if small, religious monument in the region. The chapel was privately owned—old postcards refer to it as "Chapelle privée de M. Neuville." Therefore, it had no parish function, but rather served as a place of prayer or devotion, possibly for the local owner or family.
Although the chapel is not large, the interior decoration shows a remarkable beauty, rich in religious ornaments, statues, altarpieces and stained glass windows, which are relatively well preserved.
The Chapelle Neuville is listed on an inventory of religious heritage. Although not an imposing building, the chapel remains valuable as a testament to the region's religious history and private devotion.
Its location on a rise in the landscape also gives it a visual and symbolic role: it dominates the surrounding land and could have been seen as a place of pilgrimage or a quiet place of meditation.
The chapel—and the grounds it sits on—has been abandoned and dilapidated for some time. There is discussion in the local community about its sale and its future. Because the property is privately owned, access is restricted, and restoration options depend on the (future) owner.
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