Initial construction XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Main date of the religious building.
fin XVIe siècle
Paint on classified wood
Paint on classified wood fin XVIe siècle (≈ 1695)
Work representing Christ and Apostles.
3 juin 1975
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 3 juin 1975 (≈ 1975)
Protection of the church and the ordeal.
28 septembre 1977
Classification of paint
Classification of paint 28 septembre 1977 (≈ 1977)
Protection under the object title of monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church and Calvary in the cemetery (Box B 432, 431): inscription by order of 3 June 1975
Key figures
Information non disponible - No historical character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
The Saint-Martin de Servon Church is a Catholic building located in the municipality of Servon, in the Manche department, in the Normandy region. Dated mainly from the 14th century, it has a classic style marked by a dome-style bell tower. This monument, still in religious activity, embodies the local sacred architecture and its evolution throughout the centuries, notably with additions or modifications in the eighteenth century.
The church is home to remarkable furniture, including a 16th century wood painting depicting Christ, the apostles and the popular Saints of Avranchin, classified in 1977. Its protected elements include altarpieces, altars and statues. The calvary located in the adjacent cemetery is also listed, highlighting the heritage importance of the whole.
Classified as historical monuments by order of 3 June 1975, the church and its calvary (cadastre B 432, 431) are the property of the municipality of Servon. This monument illustrates the central role of parish churches in Norman community life, both spiritually and architecturally. The precise location, 6 Rue de la Pierre du Tertre, allows to identify its anchor in the historical urban fabric.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected building and its integration into the religious heritage of Lower Normandy. The absence of specific references to historical characters related to its construction or history reflects documentation focused on its architectural characteristics and collective heritage value.
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