House destruction Guerre de Cent Ans ou règne de Louis XI (≈ 11)
The supposed period of her disappearance.
XIVe-XVe siècles
Construction of the mansion
Construction of the mansion XIVe-XVe siècles (≈ 1550)
Period of construction by Pierre de Chambly.
1978
Archaeological excavations
Archaeological excavations 1978 (≈ 1978)
First search campaign of the site.
26 décembre 1984
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 26 décembre 1984 (≈ 1984)
Official protection of the archaeological site.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Manoir de Caniel (cad. A 127): inscription by order of 26 December 1984
Key figures
Pierre de Chambly - Presumed owner or sponsor
Associated with construction early XIVe.
Origin and history
Caniel Manor House was a medieval building located in the municipality of Cany-Barville, Seine-Maritime, Normandy. Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, it occupied an eminence of 40 meters by 25, surrounded by a wide defensive ditch. This type of structure reflected the seigneurial architecture of the time, designed to combine habitat and protection in a context of frequent military tensions, especially during the Hundred Years War.
The mansion was destroyed either during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) or during the reign of Louis XI (1461-1483), two periods marked by devastating conflicts in Normandy. The archaeological site, which was excavated in 1978, revealed remains of local significance. These excavations identified structural elements typical of Norman manors, such as moat and stone foundations.
Since December 26, 1984, the Caniel Mansion site has been listed as a historic monument, recognizing its heritage value. Although the buildings have disappeared, their location remains a material testimony of Norman seigneurial history. Archaeological sources such as the Gaule Archaeological Map (1997) and the local archives document its existence and role in the medieval landscape.
Today, the site belongs to the municipality of Cany-Barville. Its current state does not allow structured visits, but it retains a historical interest for researchers and enthusiasts of medieval archaeology. Available data from the Merimée databases and specialized publications provide an example of noble habitat in Normandy at the end of the Middle Ages.
