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Louvetot Chapel, also known as Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Chapel, is a Catholic building located in the commune of Grigneuseville, Seine-Maritime. Mainly from the 13th, 15th and 19th centuries, it underwent modifications in the 18th century. This monument, inscribed in historical monuments since 1984, bears witness to local religious history and preserves traces of its past, such as a coat of arms of the Godard family of Belbeuf and a 17th century obituary stone.

Originally, the chapel was located in the former commune of Louvetot, merged with Grigneuseville in 1826. This type of chapel, typical of the Normandy countryside, served as a place of worship and assembly for the inhabitants. The rural chapels played a central role in community life, hosting religious ceremonies, social gatherings and local commemorations.

The building is now owned by the commune of Grigneuseville. Its designation as historic monuments in 1984 preserved its architectural and artistic heritage. Among the remarkable elements are the painted coat of arms of the Godard family of Belbeuf, which suggests a historical link with this noble family, as well as a 17th century obituary stone, offering an overview of funeral practices of the era.

Available sources, including references to the heritage of the communes of Seine-Maritime and databases such as Mérimée, confirm its heritage importance. The chapel remains an architectural testimony to the stylistic and religious evolutions of Normandy, from medieval to modern times.

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