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The Church of Saint-André de Cristot is a Catholic religious building located in the village of Cristot in the department of Calvados in Normandy. Although its construction was dated to the 13th century by some sources, other documents indicate an origin dating back to the 12th century. This monument, typical of Norman medieval architecture, suffered major transformations and damage, especially during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, where its choir, inscribed in historical monuments since 16 May 1927, was seriously damaged and now exists only in the state of remains.

The partial protection of the church, limited to its choir, reflects its heritage importance despite its present state. The choir, the only element inscribed, bears witness to the religious architecture of the medieval era, although the precise stylistic details are difficult to appreciate because of the destruction suffered. The building remains a local symbol, linked to the turbulent history of the region, especially during the Second World War.

The church Saint-André is now owned by the municipality of Cristot. Its exact address, 3 Lambert Street, and its Insee code (14205) place it precisely in the heritage landscape of Calvados. Available sources, such as the Monumental Statistics of the Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1846) or the Merimée and Monumentum bases, highlight its historical interest, although practical information about its visit or access remains limited.

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