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The church of Épreville-en-Lieuvin is a religious monument whose construction periods spanned between the 14th and 16th centuries. Located in the department of Eure in Normandy, it was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 25 October 1954. This status protects its architecture and history, although the precise details of its foundation or transformations remain little documented in available sources.

The location of the building, at 1010 Route de l'Église, is estimated with poor accuracy (note 5/10), reflecting an approximate knowledge of its exact location. Owned by the commune, the church is a typical example of the rural religious buildings of Normandy, often at the heart of medieval and modern community life. These churches served not only as places of worship, but also as gathering points for the inhabitants, marking the social and agricultural rhythms of the region.

The available data, from Monumentum and the Merimée archives, highlight its registration as Historical Monuments, but do not provide detailed information on its architecture, sponsors or major events. The associated photograph, licensed under Creative Commons, is attributed to Gérard Janot, but no other visual or historical details are specified.

In the Norman context of the 14th and 16th centuries, churches such as that of Épreville-en-Lieuvin were often built or redesigned according to local needs and available resources. These periods correspond to architectural transitions from flamboyant Gothic to Renaissance influences, although the stylistic specificities of this church are not described. Their role exceeded the religious framework, including administrative or educational functions, reflecting the central importance of the Church in the society of the Old Regime.

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