Clock_Tower,_Bildeston

Clock Tower, Bildeston

Clock Tower, Bildeston

Clock tower in Suffolk, UK

The Clock Tower is a clock tower in the market place, in the centre of Bildeston, Suffolk, England. It was erected in 1864. In 2010 it became Grade II listed.

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History

Bildeston's clock tower was erected in the centre of its market place in 1864.[1][2] The cost of its construction was part provided by the local community.[3]

The tower became grade II listed in 2010.[3][4]

Architecture

The tower's base is arched.[1] At the top is a spire on an open ball-turret.[1] Bricks are red and white.[1]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Kelly's Directory of Suffolk. Kelly's Directories. 1896. p. 46.
  2. [2]
    "Clock Tower, Bildeston, Suffolk". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  3. [3]
    Hunter, Matt (19 September 2013). "Bildeston: Clock winding family retire from job after 33 years of work". East Anglian Daily Times. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Bildeston's amenities and utilities". Bildeston Village. Retrieved 3 March 2024.


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