The Pieve di San Martino, located at the northern edges of the inhabited center of Gattico in the province of Novara, has a rich history. It was first mentioned in a papal bull by Innocent II in 1113, going by the name 'Plebem de Gatico cum capellis suis'. The church's dating is attributed to the first quarter of the 12th century.
The structure, which now stands without a roof or flooring, features three naves terminated by semicircular apses. The naves are divided by six pillars with rectangular sections. The entire building is characterized by squared serizzo stones with some inserts of brick elements in the pillars, the apse, and the loopholes.
The architrave of the main entrance is overlooked by a lunette. The church's status as a pieva is confirmed by the existence of a baptismal font made of a carved monolith, which was positioned in recent times on the side of the main entrance.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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