Origin and history

Saint-Martin de Criquebeuf-en-Caux is a monument located in the commune of Criquebeuf-en-Caux in Normandy. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history, but its name suggests that it is dedicated to Saint Martin, a frequent patron saint for rural churches in France. Parish churches like Saint Martin played a central role in the life of Norman rural communities.

They served as places of worship, gatherings for religious festivals and local events, and often marked the village's geographic and social centre. Their architecture and decoration generally reflected the region's resources and artistic influences throughout the centuries.