Savigny - Notre-Dame

A priory of the Abbey Sainte-Barbe en Auge (100 kms east) existed nearby since 1107. "Notre Dame" (co-dedicated to "Sainte Barbe") was given to the priory in 1165. An inscription in the apse tells, that the church was consecrated in 1128.

The choir and apse, constructed during the Romanesque period, still exist pretty complete. Within the 19th century a sacristy was "glued" onto the apse. So this impressing, large carving around a window/door, once outside, but now can be seen from the sacristy.

The carvings is stunning and I´ll upload two closeups next.