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The Cleville Manor House is an ancient fortified house built during the second half of the 15th century, then deeply transformed in the 16th and 19th centuries. Located 900 metres southeast of Saint-Pierre du Rozel Church (Manche, Normandy), it illustrates the evolution of seigneurial habitats between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Its enclosure, organized around an inner courtyard, integrates houses and communes with a scallop turret. The staircase tower with polygonal screws, characteristic, alternating granite and red stone, testifying to the constructive techniques of the time.

The history of the mansion was marked by its acquisition in the 18th century by Jérôme-Frédéric Bignon, who became its owner in 1764 after his marriage, adding this estate to its local possessions. The building retains remarkable elements such as the large hall on the ground floor, with its fireplace and paved floor, as well as the facades and roofs protected since 1979. These developments reflect both its residential use and its initial defensive role, typical of Norman manors of the late Middle Ages.

Partially classified as historical monuments by order of 18 October 1979, the Cleville mansion specifically protects its facades, roofs, spiral staircases and the large hall. Historical sources, such as the Merimée and Wikimanche base, highlight its heritage importance in the landscape of the Manoirs of the Channel, while noting subsequent changes (XIX century) that changed its original appearance. Its exact address, 4 Vege de Cléville au Rozel, confirms its anchoring in the communal territory.

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