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Saint-Manvieu de Longueville Church is a Catholic building located in the department of Calvados, Normandy. Dated mainly from the 13th century according to Arcisse de Caumont, it also has a 14th century porch and an upper 16th century tower. This monument illustrates the medieval religious architecture of the region, with subsequent additions reflecting its stylistic evolution.

During World War II, the church was severely damaged by shells fired by a destroyer, becoming the only building in the village seriously affected, with another house slightly damaged. This destruction marked a turning point in its history, leading to its reconstruction in the 1950s. The bell tower, the only element listed in historical monuments since 19 September 1928, survived this tumultuous period.

The building is distinguished by its built roof, typical of some Norman buildings. After its reconstruction, the church was reopened in the early 1950s, regaining its central place in the community life of Longueville. Today, it remains a testament to the resilience of local heritage to modern conflicts.

Historical sources, such as the works of Arcisse de Caumont in his monumental Statistique du Calvados (1857), provide valuable architectural details. The bell tower, protected since 1928, symbolizes the historical continuity of the monument despite the destruction suffered. The precise location of the church, at 2 La Madeleine in Longueville, makes it a point of interest for visitors exploring the Calvados heritage.

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