Initial construction XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Period of partial building construction.
XVIe siècle
Work or extension
Work or extension XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Second period of construction mentioned.
25 octobre 1954
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 25 octobre 1954 (≈ 1954)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Pierre d'Épreville-en-Lieuvin is a religious building located in the commune of Épreville-en-Lieuvin, in the department of Eure (27), in the Normandy region. Built mainly in the 14th and 16th centuries, it reflects the architectural styles of these periods, although its precise characteristics are not detailed in the available sources. The monument has been classified as a Historical Monument since its inscription by decree of 25 October 1954, which is a testament to its heritage value recognized by the authorities.
The location of the church, noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the databases, corresponds to address 1010 Route de l'Église, 27560 Épreville-en-Lieuvin. Owned by the commune, it is mentioned in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 27222, attached to the district of Évreux. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rental, or accommodation), or on any historical characters related to its construction or history.
Parish churches like Saint Peter played a central role in the life of Norman rural communities in the 14th and 16th centuries. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for collective decisions, religious holidays and important events (marriage, baptisms, burials). At that time, Normandy, then divided between Upper and Lower Normandy, was a predominantly agricultural region, where the Catholic Church strongly structured social and spiritual life. Architectural changes of the 16th century may reflect stylistic changes or needs related to local population growth.