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The Church of Saint Martin de Croisilles is a Catholic building located in the commune of Croisilles, in the department of Calvados in Normandy. Dating mainly from the 13th century for its nave, it was enriched in the 18th century by the addition of a bell tower. Both periods mark its architecture, mixing primitive Gothic elements with late classical influences. The building is representative of Normandy's small rural churches, often remodeled over the centuries to meet liturgical needs and stylistic developments.

The church was extensively restored in the 19th century, especially for its choir, which threatened to ruin, was reconstructed identically. These works demonstrate the desire to preserve the local heritage while adapting the building to the norms of the time. Joined the Historical Monuments since 13 April 1933, it illustrates the religious and architectural history of Lower Normandy, now integrated into the Normandy region.

According to historical sources, notably the works of Arcisse de Caumont in his monumental Statistics of Calvados (1850), the church is a typical example of the rural religious constructions of the region. Its bell tower, added at the end of the eighteenth century, reflects the architectural transformations of this period, while its 13th century nave retains late Romanesque features. The monument, owned by the commune, remains an active place of worship and a testimony of the medieval and modern past of Croisilles.

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