Church of Saint Sulpice, Secqueville-en-Bessin: Overall view distant view, looking from village street

Begun in the late 11th century by the monks of Abbaye aux Hommes. Burned in warfare in 1105, but the nave was preserved while the transept and the high lantern (crossing) tower date from the early twelfth century; spires were added in the 13th century. The interior was remodeled in the 17th century in an attempt at Romanesque style. However the interior is noted for its band of decoration above the aisles; geometric decoration, a distinctive feature of Anglo-Norman Romanesque, appeared ca. 1070. Chevrons appeared at Cerisy-la-For\u00EAt ca. 1080, dovetail and other angular motifs at Secqueville-en-Bessin ca. 1090.