Església de Santa Coloma Sasserra: An 11th-century mystery in Castell Cir,

Santa Coloma Sasserra, a church in the town of Castell Cir, Moianès, stands in the center of an ancient settlement. At first glance, it seems unremarkable, but this 700-year-old chapel is steeped in mystery, with its origin dating back to the 11th century. The church is a single-nave structure with a bell tower, built during the 11th century. The façade is towards the west and has a well-worked stone wall. The church’s bell tower has a square plan with a roof in four slopes. The church houses a small chapel on the south wall.

According to records, Santa Coloma Sasserra has been mentioned in 956, 1109, and especially between 1149 and 1160. The Rectoria and the masias of the Berengueres, Bonifet, Giol, Serracaixeta, and Torre de Serracaixeta are part of the church's parish. The Rectoria and the masias of Les Comes de Santa Eugènia, el Gomar, Perers, els Plans del Toll, Puig-antic, el Toll, and La Tuta were part of the church's parish at some point. The masia of les Berengueres later became part of the parish of Sant Andreu de Castellcir, while the masia of Bolederes has disappeared.

There is an urbanization called La Penyora near the church. The origins of Santa Coloma Sasserra remain a mystery, with various theories circulating among historians, some suggesting that it was built directly on top of a Roman villa, while others point to possible links with the early Christian movement in the region. No definitive evidence has yet been found to support any of these theories, leaving the enigma of Santa Coloma Sasserra shrouded in mystery.

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