Construction of the nave 2e moitié du XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Nef partially built, later redesigned.
XIIe siècle
Construction of the choir
Construction of the choir XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Romanesque choir still visible today.
XVIIIe siècle
Renovations of the nave
Renovations of the nave XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Major architectural changes.
19 juillet 1926
Registration of the choir
Registration of the choir 19 juillet 1926 (≈ 1926)
Historic Monument Protection.
7 janvier 1946
Registration of the nave
Registration of the nave 7 janvier 1946 (≈ 1946)
Official heritage recognition.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Choir: inscription by decree of 19 July 1926; Nef: registration by decree of 7 January 1946
Key figures
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Origin and history
Saint-Martin de Méry-Corbon Church is a Catholic building located in the town of Méry-Corbon, a commune in the department of Calvados in Normandy. Mainly from the second half of the 11th century for the nave, from the 12th century for the choir, and having undergone modifications in the 18th century, it embodies several architectural periods. His choir and nave have been protected under the Historic Monuments since 1926 and 1946, respectively, attesting to his heritage value.
The nave, partially built in the 11th century, was redesigned in the 18th century, while the older choir dates back to the 12th century. These elements reflect stylistic developments and liturgical needs throughout the centuries. The church, owned by the commune, remains a testimony of local religious and architectural history, integrated into the Norman cultural landscape.
Available sources, such as the Monumental Statistics of the Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1867), underline its historical importance. Although little detail is provided on sponsors or artisans, its listing in the Historic Monuments confirms its role in the regional heritage. The GPS coordinates and the precise address (12 Place Saint-Martin) allow to locate it with good accuracy, thus facilitating its discovery by visitors.
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