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Origin and history

The Urville mansion, located in the Calvados department in Normandy, is an architectural complex whose origins date mainly back to the 14th century. The site preserves a cellar dating back to the late 13th century, as well as the remains of an ancient house in ruins built in the mid 14th century. These elements illustrate the evolution of medieval seigneurial constructions in the region, marked by both residential and agricultural functions.

The seigneurial chapel of the mansion, erected in 1604, replaced an old parish church dedicated to Saint-Vigor, probably built in the 11th century. This chapel, originally located in the courtyard of the mansion, was transferred that same year to the village of Urville under a new title. The tombs of the lords of Urville, once housed in this chapel, were moved in 1950 to the parish church of Notre-Dame du village. This transfer reflects the religious and social changes that occurred between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

In the 17th century, a barn was added in the middle of the century, while the current house, dating back to the 19th century, bears witness to more recent renovations. The manor house was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 2 January 1929, thus recognizing its heritage value. The ensemble, which includes medieval elements and later additions, offers a panorama of Norman architecture throughout the centuries, from the 13th to the 19th century.

The location of the mansion at 18 Chemin du Moulin in Blé in Urville is specified with good accuracy (level 8 of 10). This site, although partially in ruins, remains a significant example of Norman seigneurial heritage, combining religious, residential and agricultural functions. The available sources, including Monumentum and the Merimée base, confirm its historical and architectural importance.

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