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Westbury Church Bell Tower
Heritage Open Day: Visit the free standing bell tower of Westbury Church, housing the heaviest peal of bells in Gloucestershire, recently restored in 2012 as a result of winning a Jubilee Big Lottery Fund Grant. The tower was originally built in 1290 as a garrison to help defend the area from raids by the Welsh. The tall 160ft (49 m) broach spire was added during the 14th century and is constructed entirely of wood, dressed by 35,000 wooden shingles, held in place by 10,000 copper nails. The tow
Sat 14 Sep:11:00-16:00. Sat 21 Sep:11:00-16:00. Free Entry.
The Bell Tower, SS Peter and Paul Church, Westbury On Severn, Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire GL14 1PD
Sat 14 Sep to Sat 21 Sep 2019
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/westbury-church-bell-tower/westbury-church-bell-t
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