Dereham Bell Tower - Norfolk
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Norfolk12
N 52° 40.854 E 000° 56.298
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A green plaque on the ancient Belltower, Near the Church of St.Nicholas in Dereham, Norfolk
Waymark Code: WM7G0R
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/21/2009
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THE BELL TOWER
THIS UNUSUAL 16TH CENTURY STRUCTURE WAS
NECESSARY BECAUSE THE CHURCH TOWER WAS
NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE BELLS.
JEAN De NARDE, A FRENCH PRISIONER
FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR,
ESCAPED FROM THE BUILDING
HE WAS LATER SHOT AND LIES BURIED
IN THE CHURCHYARD
Blue Plaque managing agency: Dereham Historical Walks
Individual Recognized: Jean de Narde
Physical Address:
The bell tower
Dereham, Norfolk United Kingdom
none
Web Address: Not listed
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