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The church of Saint-Jean de L Originally a funeral chapel erected in 1350 at the entrance of a cemetery that is now extinct, it was transformed into a parish church to respond to the population increase. The building, rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries, retains a nave frame dating from 1555, while its porch and a north side were added in the 18th century. The western facade, decorated with five statues at the end of the 15th century (including Saint John the Baptist and a Virgin), bears witness to its rich sculptural heritage.

The church suffered major damage during the Allied bombardment of 7 June 1944, which ravaged Ligle during the Second World War. Restored in the 1960s, she returned to worship in 1964, regaining her religious function in the parish of Saint-Martin-en-Ouche, dependent on the diocese of Séez. Its architecture, without transept, is characterized by an elongated rectangular plane, a flat bedside, and a bell tower covered with an octagonal arrow. The façade's size stone and the carved dais of the statues underline its heritage importance.

Classified as a historical monument by decree of 25 September 1985, the Saint John church illustrates the architectural and religious evolution of the region. Its inscription protects a building marked by centuries of history, from structural changes (north collateral, porch) to post-conflict restorations. Today owned by the commune, it remains an active place of worship and a symbol of the resilience of the Norman heritage.

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