Clock Tower, Bildeston Explained

Clock Tower
Coordinates:52.1077°N 0.9083°W
Building Type:Clock tower
Location:Bildeston, Suffolk
Location Country:UK
Completion Date:1864
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The Clock Tower is a clock tower in the market place, in the centre of Bildeston, Suffolk, England. It was erected in 1864. In 2010 it became Grade II listed.

History

Bildeston's clock tower was erected in the centre of its market place in 1864.[1] [2] The cost of its construction was part provided by the local community.[3]

The tower became grade II listed in 2010.[3] [4]

Architecture

The tower's base is arched.[1] At the top is a spire on an open ball-turret.[1] Bricks are red and white.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kelly's Directory of Suffolk . 1896 . Kelly's Directories. . 46 . en.
  2. Web site: Clock Tower, Bildeston, Suffolk . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303064500/https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101393792-clock-tower-bildeston . 3 March 2024 . 2 March 2024 . britishlistedbuildings.co.uk.
  3. News: Hunter . Matt . 19 September 2013 . Bildeston: Clock winding family retire from job after 33 years of work . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303065054/https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/21733153.bildeston-clock-winding-family-retire-job-33-years-work/ . 3 March 2024 . 2 March 2024 . East Anglian Daily Times . en.
  4. Web site: Bildeston's amenities and utilities . Bildeston Village . 3 March 2024.