Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Riwallon le Roux

When Riwallon le Roux returned from the Holy Land to Dinan after the First Crusade, he immediately started to build this church in 1132. There is no proof about this, but the first written document from 1131 noted down, that Riwallon´s nephew Alain de Dinan transfers the ownership of this church to the Abbey of Saint-Jacut (20kms north). Following this, the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur was part of a priory, dependent from the abbey. There are only two Romanesque capitals in the basilica, they are near the facade - and probably date back to the first church. When Riwallon le Roux returned to Dinan from the First Crusade, he may have told the sculptor, how camels look like. Between the camels is a "Fleur-de-Lys".

When Riwallon le Roux returned from the Holy Land to Dinan after the First Crusade, he immediately started to build this church in 1132. There is no proof about this, but the first written document from 1131 noted down, that Riwallon´s nephew Alain de Dinan transfers the ownership of this church to the Abbey of Saint-Jacut (20kms north). Following this, the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur was part of a priory, dependent from the abbey. The facade of the Basilique Saint-Sauveur dates back to the 12th century. Most carvings are very weathered. Here are capitals, populated by mystic creatures. From left to right: Large,worm-like chimeras hold a small (horned) devil , a lion (?), a deer (weathered antler) and a very well fed mermaid.

When Riwallon le Roux returned from the Holy Land to Dinan after the First Crusade, he immediately started to build this church in 1132. There is no proof about this, but the first written document from 1131 noted down, that Riwallon´s nephew Alain de Dinan transfers the ownership of this church to the Abbey of Saint-Jacut (20kms north). Following this, the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur was part of a priory, dependent from the abbey. The facade of the Basilique Saint-Sauveur dates back to the 12th century. Most carvings are very weathered. Here a bearded rambler (either a pilgrim, or a warrior with a club) is attacked by an evil griffin.

When Riwallon le Roux returned from the Holy Land to Dinan after the First Crusade, he immediately started to build this church in 1132. There is no proof about this, but the first written document from 1131 noted down, that Riwallon´s nephew Alain de Dinan transfers the ownership of this church to the Abbey of Saint-Jacut (20kms north). Following this, the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur was part of a priory, dependent from the abbey. The facade of the Basilique Saint-Sauveur dates back to the 12th century. Most carvings are very weathered. Here is a Luxuria.

When Riwallon le Roux returned from the Holy Land to Dinan after the First Crusade, he immediately started to build this church in 1132. There is no proof about this, but the first written document from 1131 noted down, that Riwallon´s nephew Alain de Dinan transfers the ownership of this church to the Abbey of Saint-Jacut (20kms north). Following this, the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur was part of a priory, dependent from the abbey. The facade of the Basilique Saint-Sauveur, seen here, dates back to the 12th century. The white central tympanum is new, all other carvings are Romanesque and very weathered.

When Riwallon le Roux returned from the Holy Land to Dinan after the First Crusade, he immediately started to build this church in 1132. There is no proof about this, but the first written document from 1131 noted down, that Riwallon´s nephew Alain de Dinan transfers the ownership of this church to the Abbey of Saint-Jacut (20kms north). Following this, the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur was part of a priory, dependent from the abbey. The western facade and the right wall of the Basilique Saint-Sauveur, seen here, still date back to the 12th century. The large window is of course newer.