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Monument record TR 15 NE 1293 - Foundations and upper structure of Bell Harry Tower, Christchurch Cathedral
Summary
The great crossing tower (or Angel Steeple) of Canterbury Cathedral, which later become known as 'Bell Harry' Tower (probably after a bell named after Prior Henry of Eastry, that was first hung in the tower in 1498). The tower is one of the finest and largest towers in England.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1508 5792 (18m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
John Newman, 1969, The Buildings of England: North East and East Kent (Monograph). SKE7874.
Blockley, K., Sparks, M. & Tatton-Brown, T., 1997, Canterbury Cathedral Nave, Archaeology, History and Architecture (Monograph). SKE29723.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Canterbury Cathedral (Ref: CAT: 312) (EKE13491)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Cathedral Nave (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13487)
- Intrusive Event: Nave, Canterbury Cathedral (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13591)
Record last edited
Dec 8 2014 10:26AM