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Saint Aubin Church, now in ruins, is a Catholic building located in Juaye-Mondaye, Calvados department. Originally located in the former municipality of Bernières-Bocage, it was integrated into the territory of Juaye-Mondaye after the merger of 1857. Dated by Arcisse de Caumont from the second half of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century, it has architectural characteristics of transition, with elements such as modillons and a blocked window on its north side.

The church tower, added later between the 14th and 15th centuries, completes this medieval structure. The adjacent cemetery houses the burial of a former mayor who died in 1837. The building was abandoned after the merger of the communes in 1857, and became communal property in 1905, following the law of separation of the churches and the state. Since 1997, a local association, supported by the Heritage Foundation, has been working to preserve it.

The architecture of the Saint-Aubin church is described as a "transitional building", mixing old and modern elements according to Arcisse de Caumont. The nave walls retain portions of opus spicatum, a typical masonry technique, while the cornices and windows are described as "modern" for the era. Despite its state of ruin, the church remains a testimony of Norman religious and architectural heritage, preserved through local initiatives and dedicated funding.

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