Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Representative building of the medieval Bessin.
XVe et XVIe siècles
Addition of the west porch
Addition of the west porch XVe et XVIe siècles (≈ 1650)
Major architectural extension.
1886
Installation of tile
Installation of tile 1886 (≈ 1886)
Works by the contractor Cauvin.
27 janvier 1917
Partial classification
Partial classification 27 janvier 1917 (≈ 1917)
Clocher, south door, swimming pool protected.
31 août 2000
Supplementary registration
Supplementary registration 31 août 2000 (≈ 2000)
Protection extended to the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Clocher; south side door of the nave; double arched pool in the apse : classification by decree of 27 January 1917 - Church, with the exception of parts classified (Box B 3): registration by decree of 31 August 2000
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Origin and history
The Saint-Martin Church in Bazenville is a Catholic religious building located in the department of Calvados, Normandy. Built in the 13th century, it illustrates the architecture characteristic of the Bessin of this era, with a unique ship plan and an imposing bell tower. Its west porch, added in the 15th and 16th centuries, completes an initially sober but neat structure, marked by an apparent nave and a vaulted choir of warheads.
Ranked a historic monument in 1917 for its bell tower, south side door and double arching pool, the church was also listed in 2000 for all its unclassified parts. The bell tower, made of cut stone, dominates the building with its four-paned arrow and warhead vault on the first level. An integrated staircase and vaulted side halls testify to the complexity of its construction. The nave, covered with a frame rhythmized by entrances, and the flat bedside choir reflect the architectural harmony sought.
Subsequent developments, such as the ceramic tile laid in 1886 by the entrepreneur Cauvin, show a desire for preservation and continuous beautification. The meticulous masonry of the walls and the details like the swimming pool in the apse underline the historical and artistic importance of this monument, property of the municipality of Bazenville. Its openness to the public and its role in local life make it a living heritage, rooted in Norman history.
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