Construction of the mansion XVe–XVIe siècles (≈ 1650)
Period of initial construction of the mansion.
19 janvier 1927
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 19 janvier 1927 (≈ 1927)
Official protection of the mansion and outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Manoir du Coin and its dependencies: registration by decree of 19 January 1927
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Origin and history
The Coin Manor House is a residence dating back to the 15th to 16th centuries, located in the municipality of Mesnil-Mauger, Calvados, Normandy. This historic monument is located near Mézidon Vallée d'Auge, about 5 kilometers west of the church of Saint-Étienne du Mesnil-Mauger. Its architecture reflects the characteristics of the rural buildings of this period, combining defensive elements and seigneurial dwellings.
The protection of the mansion and its outbuildings was formalized by a decree of 19 January 1927, listing it as historical monuments. This ranking reflects its heritage importance and the desire to preserve this testimony from local history. Available sources, such as the works of Arcisse de Caumont or the Monumental Bulletin, highlight its architectural and historical interest.
At the time of its construction in the 15th and 16th centuries, Normandy was marked by a transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Manor houses, such as the Corner, often served as residences for local lords or wealthy families, while playing a role in the economic and social organization of the countryside. These homes were centres of agricultural management and power, reflecting the feudal hierarchy still present in the region.
The Calvados, where the manor house is located, was then an area of cereal crops, livestock farming and cidric production, activities that structured daily life. The manor houses, with their outbuildings, served as places of storage, crop processing and sometimes reception for travellers or seasonal workers. Their architecture, which is often robust, also met security needs in a period still marked by local tensions.
Today, the Coin mansion remains a preserved example of this rural heritage, offering an overview of the lifestyles and construction techniques of the time. Its inclusion among historical monuments makes it possible to ensure its conservation and make it accessible to study and, in some cases, visit, thus contributing to the valorisation of the Norman heritage.
