First mention of the church 1035 (≈ 1035)
Dependence of the abbey of Montivilliers.
1806
Major restoration
Major restoration 1806 (≈ 1806)
Directed by Angammare and Donshe.
1855
Demolition of the Church
Demolition of the Church 1855 (≈ 1855)
Prelude to reconstruction.
1857
Laying the first stone
Laying the first stone 1857 (≈ 1857)
Start of reconstruction.
1867
Church Consecration
Church Consecration 1867 (≈ 1867)
Building not yet completed.
1891
Completion of work
Completion of work 1891 (≈ 1891)
End of reconstruction.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
A. Leplay - Architect
Responsible for the first tranche of work.
Émile Platel - City architect
Resumed work in 1858.
Oscar Martin - Architect
Designed the facade and portal.
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Denis in Sanvic, first mentioned in 1035, then depended on the abbey of Montivilliers. The original building, dating from the 11th century, included a limestone tower surmounted by a square arrow, a choir and 12th century side chapels, and an 18th century nave. In 1806, it underwent major restoration before being demolished in 1855 to allow for reconstruction.
The reconstruction of the church was entrusted to architect A. Leplay in 1854, with a first stone laid in 1857. The medieval tower, originally preserved, was destroyed by a hurricane in 1859. The works were taken over by Émile Platel in 1858, then by Oscar Martin in 1861, who completed the façade and the gate. The new church, consecrated in 1867, was finally completed in 1891.
The current building adopts a Latin cross plan with a unique nave and warhead vaults. Built of brick, flint and cut stone, it is covered with flat tiles and slates. The façade and portal, designed by Oscar Martin, date back to the 1860s. Today, the church is part of the public heritage of the Normandy region.
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