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The Saint-Maurice church of Vesly, classified as a Historic Monument, has a composite architecture reflecting several epochs. Its rectangular nave, built in the 12th century in masonry, forms the heart of the building. It is extended by a double transept, part of which dates from the years 1220-1250 (XIII century) and the western part of the 16th century. The flat bedside, typical of Romanesque art, closes the whole to the east. A bell tower, probably erected between the 13th and 14th centuries, overcomes the cross of the eastern transept. The carved capitals of the pillars, dated from the 13th century, bear witness to remarkable craftsmanship.

Both arms of the transept underwent major changes in the 15th century, particularly in terms of their recovery. The church is encircled with a masonry wall in chaperone, delimiting a parish enclosure characteristic of Norman villages. This wall, as well as the entire church (including the enclosure), were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 30 October 2007. The building, owned by the municipality of Vesly, illustrates the architectural and religious evolution of medieval and modern Normandy.

The location of the church at 14 Rue de l'Eglise in Vesly (Eure) is specified with an accuracy considered very satisfactory (note 8/10). His plan, combining Romanesque and Gothic elements, reflects successive adaptations related to liturgical needs and dominant styles. The massive pillars, decorated with 13th century capitals, support a structure where Romanesque simplicity and Gothic elegance combine. The lack of mention of sponsors or specific events in the sources limits the knowledge of its social history, but its recent listing underscores its heritage value.

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