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Saint-Pierre du Grand-Quevilly Church is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Grand-Quevilly in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy. Built during the 4th quarter of the 16th century, it represents an example of religious architecture of this period in Upper Normandy (now Normandy). Its bell tower and transept were listed as historical monuments by order of 13 April 1933, thus underlining its heritage importance.

The Grand-Quevilly, where this church stands, was in modern times a town marked by a rural and artisanal life, typical of the region. Parish churches like Saint Peter played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly and expression of the Christian faith. Their construction often reflected local resources and know-how, while meeting the spiritual and social needs of the inhabitants.

The building is now owned by the commune of Grand-Quevilly. Although the sources mention its partial inscription (clocher and transept) as a historical monument, they do not specify other specific architectural or historical elements. The available references, such as the Merimée database or the observatories of religious heritage, allow us to know more about its location and legal status, but little about its detailed history or possible subsequent transformations.

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