Bell Cote, St.Tudno's, Great Orme, Llandudno, N.Wales
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greysman
N 53° 20.224 W 003° 50.959
30U E 443447 N 5910103
There is a single bell in the bell cote of St.Tudno's Church.
Waymark Code: WMA0KT
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/27/2010
Views: 4
This bell was cast in 1730. Due to its exposed position and weathering it is very difficult to make out any inscription, but the word 'CAST' can be seen on the shoulder when viewed from the east.
The church was founded in the 6th century when Tudno, a Celtic monk, arrived to bring the Christian message to the people who lived and worked on the Great Orme. The original church was probably of timber construction, and along with a few dwellings would have been enclosed - a typical Welsh 'llan'.
The present stone built church dates from the C12 with enlargements in C15 to its present size, little has changed since but a severe storm destroyed part of the roof in 1839. It was saved from ruin in 1855 by William Henry Reece of Birmingham who paid for the restoration as a thanksgiving after his daughter, Marianna, recovered her health whilst staying in Llandidno.
There has been further restoration in 1906, the recent addition of storage room, and maintenance continues, as it has to on all these wonderful old buildings.
Address of Tower:
St.Tundo's Church
St.Tudno's Road
Llangollen, Gwynedd, N.Wales
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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