Construction of church XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Period of main construction of the monument.
19 novembre 1910
Western portal ranking
Western portal ranking 19 novembre 1910 (≈ 1910)
Protection for historical monuments.
12 avril 1927
Registration of the building
Registration of the building 12 avril 1927 (≈ 1927)
Protection extended to the church (excluding portal).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Western portal: by order of 19 November 1910; Church except classified part: registration by decree of 12 April 1927
Key figures
Arcisse de Caumont - Historian and archaeologist
Documented the church in his book (1846).
Origin and history
Saint-Pierre d'Amblie Church is a Catholic church located in the Calvados department, north of the village of Amblie, near Ponts sur Seulles. Built in the 13th century, it is a typical example of Norman medieval religious architecture. Its western portal, particularly remarkable, was classified as historic monuments on 19 November 1910, while the rest of the building was listed on 12 April 1927.
The monument is now owned by the municipality of Amblie. Although its official address is associated with Amblie, its geographic location specifies the location in the immediate vicinity of Ponts sur Seulles, as indicated by the GPS coordinates available. The church, always visible, retains architectural elements characteristic of its construction period, although some sources mention a precise location considered 'a priori satisfactory' but perfectable.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its heritage importance in Calvados. The building is referenced in specialized databases such as Mérimée, and its history is documented in works such as the Monumental Statistics of the Calvados d'Arcisse de Caumont (1846). These references attest to its role in the religious and architectural landscape of Lower Normandy, now integrated into the Normandy region.
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