Gallo-Roman ruins in the Forest of the Londe: by decree of 9 November 1922
Origin and history
The temple of Saint-Ouen-de-Thuberville, located in the forest of La Londe, is a vestige of the Gallo-Roman period. This monument, now in ruins, was classified by decree of 9 November 1922, highlighting its historical and archaeological importance. The protected elements relate specifically to Gallo-Roman ruins, although their exact location is approximate, with an accuracy assessed as fair (note 5/10).
The administrative location of the site is divided between two communes: La Londe (Seine-Maritime, code INSEE 76391) and Saint-Ouen-de-Thouberville (Eure, Normandy). This duality reflects the geographical uncertainties associated with its location in the forest. The monument is referenced in the Merimée base, but no additional information is available on its past use or precise architectural features.
In the Gallo-Roman era, Normandy, then integrated into the Lyon Gaul, was marked by progressive Romanization. The temples of this period often served as syncretic places of worship, mixing local traditions and Roman practices. These buildings played a central role in the social and religious organization of rural communities, such as the one that probably occupied this area. Their abandonment or destruction, which occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire, gave way to ruins, often rediscovered much later.
