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Origin and history

The church Saint-Martin-et-Saint-Pierre de Foulbec, located in the department of Eure in Normandy, finds its origins between the end of the 11th century and the beginning of the 12th century for its nave and choir. This monument illustrates a stylistic transition between Romanesque art, visible in the oldest parts, and the first Gothic influences appeared during the 13th century reshuffles. The western portal, dated the first quarter of the 12th century, is a remarkable example of Norman Romanesque sculpture, while the modifications made to the choir in the 13th century reflect the evolution of architectural techniques of the period.

In the 16th century, the addition of a western porch completes the building, showing successive adaptations to meet liturgical or community needs. Significant restorations took place at the end of the 19th century, in 1891 and 1892, including the drilling of bays in the nave to illuminate the interior. This work is part of a broader context of rediscovery and preservation of the medieval heritage in France. The portal, classified Historic Monument by decree of 26 December 1927, highlights the heritage value of the church, today owned by the commune of Foulbec.

The church was under the patronage of the abbess of the Trinity of Caen, a link which attests to its religious importance and its integration into the network of Norman ecclesiastical institutions in the Middle Ages. This patronage, mentioned in the sources, suggests a close relationship between the Caennais monastery and the parish of Foulbec, although the precise details of this influence remain partially documented. The location of the building, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 8/10), allows us to consider its central role in the local landscape, both geographical and spiritual.

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