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The Church of Saint Martin de Parfouru-l'Éclin is a Catholic religious building located in the town of Parfouru-l'Éclin, now part of the municipality of Caumont-sur-Aure, in the department of Calvados. Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, it bears witness to the medieval religious architecture of the region. Its history is marked by administrative transformations, notably its connection to Livry between 1973 and 2016, before being absorbed by Caumont-sur-Aure in 2017.

The bell tower and the gable of the church choir have been classified as historical monuments since 4 December 1913. This protection highlights their heritage value, although available sources do not specify the exact reasons for this classification. The building, owned by the municipality, remains a symbol of local heritage, anchored in the historical landscape of Lower Normandy.

Sources also mention a major bibliographic reference: Statistique monumentale du Calvados (1857) d'Arcisse de Caumont, which devotes a few pages to this church. This book focuses on the monuments of the district of Vire and Bayeux, and provides insight into its architectural and historical context. However, no further detailed information on its evolution or peculiarities is available in the sources consulted.

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