Foundation of the Priory 1130 (≈ 1130)
Created by the Lord of La Heuze.
1135
Consecration of the chapel
Consecration of the chapel 1135 (≈ 1135)
Five years after its foundation.
XIIIe siècle
Reconstruction of the chapel
Reconstruction of the chapel XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Modification of the original building.
1789-1799
Processing into a farm
Processing into a farm 1789-1799 (≈ 1794)
Destroy the nave.
1810
Destruction of the bell tower
Destruction of the bell tower 1810 (≈ 1810)
Demolition after the Revolution.
20 avril 1944
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 20 avril 1944 (≈ 1944)
Official State protection.
1967
Start of destruction of the choir
Start of destruction of the choir 1967 (≈ 1967)
Arrested prior to completion.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The former priory: by decree of 20 April 1944
Key figures
Seigneur de La Heuze - Founder of the Priory
Created the priory in 1130.
Origin and history
The Priory of Bellencombre, also known as Priory of All Saints, is a former religious monument located in the commune of Bellencombre, Normandy. Founded in 1130 by the Lord of La Heuze, it was originally intended for a community of Augustins. The chapel, consecrated in 1135, was rebuilt in the 13th century. This priory also served as a leprosy, reflecting his social and religious role in the region.
During the French Revolution, the priory was transformed into an agricultural farm, resulting in the destruction of the nave. The bell tower was shot down in 1810. Despite these losses, the monument was classified as historical monuments on 20 April 1944. In 1967, the destruction of the choir began but was interrupted, leaving remains, including 13th century ogival windows.
The priory was located at the place called Saint-Martin, a former commune attached to Bellencombre in 1813, under the First Empire. Today, only remains of the choir remain, covered with a sheet roof. These elements recall its medieval architecture, marked by two spans and a flat bedside, typical of the religious constructions of the period.
