Construction of church XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of main construction of the monument.
19 juillet 1926
Registration of the church
Registration of the church 19 juillet 1926 (≈ 1926)
Partial protection (excluding portal) under MH.
18 septembre 1930
Portal classification
Portal classification 18 septembre 1930 (≈ 1930)
Enhanced protection for this architectural element.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church, with the exception of the classified portal: registration by decree of 19 July 1926; Portal: by order of 18 September 1930
Origin and history
The church Saint-Pierre de Jouy-sur-Eure is a religious building built in the 15th century, located in the commune of Jouy-sur-Eure, Normandy. This partially protected monument illustrates the sacred architecture of the late Middle Ages in this region. Its gate, classified by decree of 18 September 1930, and the rest of the building (with the exception of this gate), registered since 19 July 1926, testify to its heritage importance.
The location of the church at 31 rue de l'Ancienne Abbey suggests a historical link to a missing abbey, although the source text does not specify its exact role. The building, owned by the municipality, is now a place of worship and potentially an open space for visitors, although detailed practical information is not provided. The accuracy of its geographical location is assessed as "very satisfactory" (note 8/10), confirming its anchoring in the territory.
The classification and inscription of the church as a Historical Monuments underscore its architectural and cultural value. The separate protections for the portal (classified) and the rest of the building (registered) reflect a desire to preserve specific elements of its heritage. No information is available on any historical characters related to its construction or past use.
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