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The Mansion de la Poterie is a building located in Tourgéville, Calvados department, Normandy. Dated from the 16th and 17th centuries, it is a typical example of the manorial architecture of this period. The monument was listed as a Historic Monument on May 27, 1975, recognizing its heritage and architectural value.

The precise location of the mansion is indicated as at 5380 La Poterie, 14800 Tourgéville. Protected elements include facades and roofs, according to an inscription order. The mansion is currently owned by a private company, which can influence its accessibility to the public.

Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, also mention bibliographical references such as The Heritage of the Communes of Calvados (Flohic Éditions, 2001) and Monumental Statistics of the Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1867). These works provide an additional historical and architectural context, although not detailed in the excerpts provided.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, mansions in Normandy often served as residences for noble or bourgeois local families. They played a central role in the social and economic organization of the countryside, sometimes hosting agricultural or craft activities. These buildings also reflected the architectural evolutions of the Renaissance and modern times.

Today, the Poterie mansion is part of the Calvados heritage landscape, alongside other historical monuments in the region. Its registration in 1975 reflects the importance attached to the preservation of this type of building, characteristic of the Normandy rural heritage.

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