| | Location |
North-West Tower |
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| Diameter (in cm) |
156 |
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| Approximate weight (in kilograms) |
2198 |
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| Bellfounder | TAYLOR, JOHN & CO |
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| Casting year |
1878 |
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| Description |
Note: C |
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| Mechanisms to ring |
wood wheel |
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| Assessment |
Campana interesante. Puede refundirse en caso de rotura tras su documentación. |
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| Installation |
La instalación es tradicional y debe ser conservada para proteger la sonoridad y otros valores culturales. Cualquier mecanización deberá conservar estas cualidades, reproducir los toques tradicionales y permitir los toques manuales. |
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| Description (generated by Ollama - local AI) |
The Bell, designated ‘11’ within St. Paul’s Cathedral, represents a significant achievement of Taylor, John & Co., commissioned in 1878. This substantial tenor bell, weighing approximately 18,137 lbs, is notable for its intricate inscription, meticulously cast and reading: “*In Deo Confidimus*”. Further inscriptions, also cast, detail the foundry’s name – “*Taylor & Sons, London*” – and the date of fabrication.
Designed for solemn peals, the bell’s construction reflects the established standards of the Taylor foundry. Crucially, a detailed conservation and valuation plan exists, outlining procedures for potential repair or replacement should damage occur. This plan includes comprehensive documentation, allowing for a faithful reconstruction following meticulous analysis of the original casting. The bell’s enduring presence within the Cathedral underscores its historical and artistic value within ENGLAND. |
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| Card editor |
MARTÍNEZ ROIG, Eliseo |
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| Updating |
05-09-2015 |
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