Le Clocher de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Guadeloupe - Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 15° 59.745 W 061° 43.775
20P E 635936 N 1768880
[EN] At the back of the cathedral is its separate bell tower. [FR] À l'arrière de la cathédrale se trouve son clocher, séparé.
Waymark Code: WM11N9H
Location: Guadeloupe
Date Posted: 11/18/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member CADS11
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"It is separated from the cathedral, as is often the case in Guadeloupe, a region with high seismic risk.The cathedral has been classified as a historical monument since 1975.

The bell tower was built in 1837, then enlarged between 1875 and 1889. It is built on an octagonal base on which rests a square shaft.

At the first level is an oculus, probably a trace of a clock that has disappeared today.

At the third level, the bells are in a campanile surmounted by an arrow in the roof in scales of painted metal. "

Sources : The Church

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" Il est séparé de la cathédrale, comme souvent en Guadeloupe, région à fort risque sismique. La cathédrale est classée monument historique depuis 1975.

Le clocher a été construit en 1837, puis agrandi entre 1875 et 1889. Il est construit sur une base octogone sur laquelle repose un fût carré.

Au premier niveau se trouve un oculus, sans doute trace d'une horloge aujourd'hui disparue.

Au troisième niveau, les cloches sont dans un campanile surmonté d'une flèche dans la toiture en écailles de tôle peinte. "

Sources : L’Eglise

Address of Tower:
Place Bébian
7 Rue Saint-François
Basse-Terre, Basse-Terre Guadeloupe
97100


Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 3

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No

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