Origin and history

Notre-Dame d'Authenay Church is a religious monument located in the municipality of Mesnils-sur-Iton. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. His name suggests a dedication to the Virgin Mary, frequented in medieval and modern churches.

In the Normandy region, parish churches like Notre-Dame d'Authenay played a central role in community life. They served as a place of worship, assembly and identity marker for the inhabitants. Their architecture often reflected the local resources and stylistic influences of the time, although these elements were not documented for this specific monument.