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The Saint-Martin de Fresville church, located in the Manche department in Normandy, is a Catholic building dating back to the twelfth century. It is distinguished by an architecture combining Romanesque elements in the nave and Gothic and Renaissance styles in the choir, transept and bell tower. Built in limestone, it has a Saint-Martin charity and a steep tower in a very pronounced building. Nearby, a cemetery chapel dedicated to Saint-Sulpice, bishop of Bayeux, still remains.

The history of the church is marked by a 13th century trial concerning its patronage. It was partially rebuilt or modified in the 14th and 15th centuries, incorporating Gothic and Renaissance ornaments. The building houses remarkable furniture, including a 15th-century Saint Martin Charity, a chasublier and an 18th-century high altar, as well as a medieval bentier. A mural plaque pays tribute to Jacques Le Louey, local lord who died in 1637, whose weapons and a mass foundation are engraved there.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 13 June 1994, the church is now owned by the commune of Fresville. Its inscription protects an architectural and furniture heritage, reflecting the artistic and religious evolutions of medieval and modern Normandy. The stained glass windows, some dating from the 19th and 20th centuries, celebrate local figures such as Bishop Le Nordez, former vicar of the parish.

The sources available, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, underline its importance in the religious and historical landscape of the Channel. Its exact address, 10 Route de l'Église in Fresville, and its Insee code (50194) confirm its territorial anchoring in the district of Cherbourg. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, facilitating its access to visitors and researchers.

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