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The Bosq Mill, also known as Le Beau Moulin, is a 2nd quarter-century building located in Trévières (Calvados), Normandy. Built in limestone and coated, it replaces an older mill linked to the franc-fief of the Étang, given in 1262 by Saint Louis at the Abbey of Montebourg. Its massive architecture, with a false baroque forebody, evokes local manors like that of the Caillery in Bayeux.

The mill was probably rebuilt around 1634 by Claude Pellot (1619–83), then modified in 1684 by his son Claude-François, a date engraved in the central Attic. This year also marks a change of roof, initially covered with a high level of French. The mill remained in the Pellot family until the Revolution, where it was confiscated as demigrated property and sold in 1795.

In the 19th century, the mill was raised and regulated by a decree of 1849. He changed owners several times, including the Yver family (until World War II), then the Mouchels. In 1980 he won the "Heritage to save" prize and was restored from 1988 by Marcel Masi. Ranked a historic monument in 1993, it now embodies a preserved industrial and architectural heritage.

Its bief and functional structure, combined with decorative elements inspired by Norman manors, make it a rare testimony of the seigneurial mills of Bessin. The Tortonne River, which feeds it, and its location on the Bernsq road underline its historic role in the local economy.

The sources mention links with noble families (Pellot, Polignac, Grimoard de Beauvoir) and major architectural transformations, such as the triangular pediment dot added in the 19th century. Its ranking protects both the building and its hydraulic system, reflecting its heritage importance.

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