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was first established in the 15th century or earlier, but in later centuries the village ceased to be a parish since the settlement was prone to attacks from the
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on 18 February 1930. The interior was embellished with a number of paintings, including works by the
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on 5 September 1897 and construction lasted until 1898.
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