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The church Saint-Pierre de Graimbouville, located in the Seine-Maritime department in Normandy, is a religious building whose origins date back to the 11th century. Founded at that time, it is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul. Its choir, dated the 12th century, and its nave, completed in the 14th century, illustrate a construction spread over several centuries, with notable modifications such as the replacement of the openings and the addition of the transept.

In the 16th century, the west gate was built, marking an architectural evolution towards the late Gothic style. Subsequent work, particularly in the 18th century, concerned the openings and the cradle vault of the nave. The sacristy, added at the end of the 19th century, completes the building. The church is built of stone, flint and sandstone, and presents a Latin cross plan, typical of medieval churches. Its Romanesque archature in the sanctuary and the diversity of its covers testify to its complex history.

Classified as a historic monument since 24 November 1926, the church in 2000 received a grant of 17,532 euros from the Foundation for the Safeguarding of French Art for large-scale work. These interventions aim to preserve a rich architectural heritage, reflecting stylistic evolutions and liturgical needs throughout the centuries. The building remains a major testimony to the religious and architectural history of Normandy.

The location of the church in Graimbouville, in a department marked by a dense medieval heritage, underscores its local importance. Its inscription among the historical monuments of the Seine-Maritime and the arrondissement of Le Havre reinforces its heritage value. Sources, such as the Merimée base or the work of the Flohic Collective, document its evolution and place in the Norman religious landscape.

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