Clock Tower, Bildeston
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| Clock Tower | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Clock tower |
| Location | Bildeston, Suffolk |
| Country | UK |
| Coordinates | 52°06′28″N 0°54′30″E / 52.10772°N 0.90825°E |
| Completed | 1864 |
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]
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Kelly's Directory of Suffolk. Kelly's Directories. 1896. p. 46.
- ^ "Clock Tower, Bildeston, Suffolk". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ a b Hunter, Matt (19 September 2013). "Bildeston: Clock winding family retire from job after 33 years of work". East Anglian Daily Times. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Bildeston's amenities and utilities". Bildeston Village. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
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