Construction of the nave and choir XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Medieval origin of the current building.
XIXe siècle
Restoration of the building
Restoration of the building XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Work on structure and decorations.
1er mars 1879
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1er mars 1879 (≈ 1879)
Official protection by the French State.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: by decree of 1 March 1879
Key figures
Arcisse de Caumont - Historian and archaeologist
Documented the church in his book (1846).
Origin and history
The Saint-Martin de Creully Church is a Catholic building located in the municipality of Creully sur Seulles, Calvados in Normandy. Its nave and choir, dating from the 12th century, bear witness to a medieval architecture typical of the region. Although partially restored in the 19th century, it retains original elements that reflect its religious and community history.
The church has been classified as historic monuments since 1 March 1879, recognizing its heritage value. Among its peculiarities are the presence of graffiti representing ships on its outer walls. These drawings, probably ex-votos, evoke the links between the local population and maritime activities, frequent in Normandy.
The sources available, including the Monumental Statistics of Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1846), underline its historical importance. Today, the building belongs to the commune and remains an emblematic place of the religious and architectural heritage of Lower Normandy.
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