Construction begins XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Initial period of the current building.
XVIe siècle
Continuation of work
Continuation of work XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Major changes or extensions.
XVIIIe siècle
Latest transformations
Latest transformations XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Late architectural adaptations.
17 janvier 1955
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 17 janvier 1955 (≈ 1955)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The church Saint-Aubin de Saint-Aubin-sur-Risle is a religious monument located in the commune of Ajou in Normandy. Built mainly in the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries, it reflects the architectural and artistic evolutions of these periods. Its inscription as a Historical Monument by decree of 17 January 1955 bears witness to its heritage importance and the desire to preserve this local heritage.
The location of the building, although noted as approximate (level 5 out of 10 precision), is associated with address 3 Church Street in Ajou, in the department of Eure. The church belongs to the commune and its status as a Historic Monument makes it a key part of the heritage of the Haute-Normandie region (now integrated into Normandy). Available sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its role in local history, although little detail is provided on its current use (visits, rentals, etc.).
The construction periods, spread over centuries, suggest successive modifications or additions, typical of French rural churches. The fifteenth century often corresponds to a period of reconstruction or beautification after the disturbances of the Hundred Years War, while the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries mark phases of modernization or adaptation to liturgical and community needs. The absence of mention of specific characters or events in the sources limits the precise knowledge of its history, but its classification in 1955 underscores its architectural and historical value.