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Saint-Médard d'Angerville-Bailleul Church en Seine-Maritime

Seine-Maritime

Saint-Médard d'Angerville-Bailleul Church

    2 Route de l'École
    76110 Angerville-Bailleul

Origin and history

Saint-Médard d'Angerville-Bailleul is a monument located in the commune of Angerville-Bailleul, Normandy. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or details of its architectural or religious history. His name suggests a link with Saint Médard, bishop of Noyon in the sixth century, often invoked in rural areas for crop protection.

In the Norman context, parish churches like Saint-Médard played a central role in medieval and modern community life. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for local decisions, agricultural festivals and social events. Their architecture often reflected the resources and artistic influences of the region, although these specificities were not documented for this monument.