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The church of Notre-Dame d'Osmoy, located in Osmoy-Saint-Valery (formerly Saint-Valery-sous-Bures) in Seine-Maritime, is a Catholic religious building whose construction begins around 1170, as evidenced by an inscription dated 26 April 1170. The early church, erected in stone, flint and brick, reflects architectural techniques of the 3rd quarter of the 12th century, with a bell tower characteristic of this period. The choir, on the other hand, was added later in the 13th century, just as the baptismal fonts still visible today.

The building underwent extensive restorations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before being listed as historic monuments by order of 19 July 1926. In the 21st century, structural disorders require new work, approved by the municipal council in 2018. A local heritage conservation association was established in the same year to support its preservation, in a context where restoration costs are estimated at several million euros.

The church Notre-Dame illustrates Norman architectural evolution, mixing Romanesque elements (clocher of the 12th century) and Gothic (choir of the 13th century). Its recent history also reflects contemporary issues of conservation of rural heritage, marked by financial challenges and citizen mobilization. Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its role in the religious and historical landscape of the Seine-Maritime.

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