emendreville

Updated: August 23, 2026

Here the miracle, which had already been shown several times on the road, was renewed again, that is to say, the shrine which contained the remains of the saint became so heavy, that it was impossible to raise it, until they had made a vow to build a chapel on that spot; such is the origin of the church of Saint-Sever. Till then this place had been called Emendreville.

Théodore Licquet - Rouen, Its History and Monuments : A Guide to Strangers