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Church of the Holy Trinity of La Croix-Avranchin dans la Manche

Church of the Holy Trinity of La Croix-Avranchin

    1 Rue du Clos de la Vigne
    50240 Saint-James

Origin and history

The Church of the Holy Trinity of La Croix-Avranchin is a religious monument located in the commune of Saint-James, Normandy. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its date of foundation or the major stages in its architectural or spiritual history. Its name suggests a link to the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, common for buildings dedicated to this central mystery.

In the Norman region, parish churches such as La Croix-Avranchin played a pivotal role in medieval and modern community life. They served as a place of worship, but also as a framework for social gatherings, collective decisions and assistance to the poor. The absence of precise data on this specific monument does not allow for any detailed historical or artistic particularities.