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The Saint-Samson church in Lintot is a Catholic building located in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. Its construction dates back to the first half of the 12th century, with historical records attesting its existence from 1143 for the locality and 1225 for the church itself. This monument illustrates medieval religious architecture, marked by Romanesque influences and later transformations.

The building underwent several restoration and modification campaigns, notably after the Hundred Years' War, where damage caused by British troops required repairs. In the 16th century, under the impulse of parish priest Nicolas Leroux, the church and the presbytery were restored, while bays were pierced in the nave. Work continued in the 17th and 19th centuries, with interventions on the frame, the arrow (struck by lightning in 1836), and the cross-sections of the choir.

The church houses a bell melted in 1860 by Cartnet father and son, fondeurs at Gueutteville-les-Grès. Among its remarkable elements were two glass windows of the sixteenth century, one of which, representing the Resurrection, was transferred to Saint-Patrice's church in Rouen in 1953. The bell tower and choir, characteristic of the building, have been listed as historical monuments since November 24, 1926.

Historical sources also mention works by various contractors and architects, such as Dupont in 1829 for the frame, or Lemarcis for the repair of the arrow. These interventions reflect the continuous evolution of the building, adapted to liturgical needs and the hazards of time. The church remains today a testimony of Norman religious heritage, marked by its medieval anchor and subsequent adaptations.

The local context of Lintot, as in many Norman villages, was marked in medieval times by a rural economy and a social organization centered around the parish church. These buildings served not only as a place of worship, but also as a community gathering point, playing a central role in daily life and religious holidays. The presence of St. Samson Church thus reflects the importance of Christianity in structuring local territories and identities.

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