| | Casting year |
16th Centu |
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| Assessment |
Debe ser incoado expediente para declararla Bien de Interés Cultural. En caso de rotura sólo puede ser soldada. Puede remplazarse por una réplica. |
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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 1, housed within the Collegiate Church of St Peter (Westminster Abbey) in LONDON, represents a significant component of the church’s historical and acoustic heritage. Established in the 16th Century, the bell’s primary inscription reads “Vox Dei” – “The Voice of God” – reflecting its intended role in religious services.
Its construction and subsequent conservation demonstrate a period of evolving bell-making techniques. Notably, the bell’s fragility has necessitated a restrictive approach to its maintenance; repairs are limited to soldering, and replacement is only permitted through the creation of a faithful replica. This documentation is crucial for the forthcoming expediente aimed at declaring the bell a Bien de Interés Cultural. The current limitations underscore the need for meticulous preservation strategies given its unique historical and artistic value. |
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Authors of the documentation- MARTÍNEZ ROIG, Eliseo (02-02-2017)
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02-02-2017 |
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