First construction period XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Beginning of church building.
XIIIe siècle
Second architectural phase
Second architectural phase XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Work or major changes not detailed.
XVIe siècle
Third construction period
Third construction period XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Stylistic evolutions or possible extensions.
XVIIIe siècle
Last documented phase
Last documented phase XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Final changes or adjustments.
19 juin 1981
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 19 juin 1981 (≈ 1981)
Official protection of the building (by-law).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character cited
Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Pierre de Muchedent is a religious monument located in the commune of Muchedent in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy. It is distinguished by an architectural history spanning several centuries, with periods of construction attested to in the eleventh, thirteenth, sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. These successive phases reflect the stylistic and technical developments of each era, although the precise details of these transformations are not explicitly documented in the available sources.
Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 19 June 1981, the church is protected for its built heritage, as evidenced by the mention "Church (Box B 74)" in the archives. Owned by the municipality of Muchedent, it is part of a local context marked by an ancient human occupation, typical of Norman villages where churches served as a spiritual, social and sometimes administrative centre. Its exact address, 13 Route de l'Église, confirms its geographical anchor in the heart of the village.
Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, highlight its heritage importance, but do not provide information on its current use (visits, rental, accommodation). The accuracy of its location is assessed as "satisfactory" (level 7/10), and photographs under Creative Commons license, such as Phaubry's, document its appearance. No mention is made of historical characters or specific events related to the building in the texts consulted.
