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The Presbytery of Neuf-Marché is a building built in 1728, made of brick, according to an ordered plan. It retains much of its original domestic provisions. This building was originally attached to Saint Peter's Priory, whose prioral church dates back to the 10th century, with renovations until the 19th century. The presbytery illustrates the civil religious architecture of the first half of the eighteenth century in Normandy.

During the French Revolution, the presbytery was sold as a national property around 1790, marking its transition from the ecclesiastical domain to public property. This change in status reflects the political and social upheavals of the time, when the Church's property was confiscated and redistributed. Today, it has been listed as a historic monument since October 23, 2000, recognizing its heritage value.

The building is located in the commune of Neuf-Marché, in the Seine-Maritime, a region marked by a rich architectural heritage. The brick, the dominant material of its construction, is typical of some Norman achievements of this period. The presbytery, now owned by the commune, bears witness to the local history and changing uses of religious buildings after the Revolution.

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