Bell (3) - St. Paul's Cathedral - LONDON (ENGLAND)

(Reference 12650)
Location North-West Tower
Diameter (in cm) 86
Approximate weight (in kilograms) 368
BellfounderTAYLOR, JOHN & CO
Casting year 1878
Assessment Campana interesante. Puede refundirse en caso de rotura tras su documentación.
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.
Description (generated by Ollama - local AI) The Bell, designated Bell (3), within St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, represents a significant achievement of Taylor, John & Co. commissioned in 1878. This substantial tenor bell, weighing approximately 3,688 lbs, is notable for its intricate inscription detailing its origin and dedication. The text reads: “This Bell was cast by Taylor & Sons, London, in the year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Seventy Eight, for the Great St. Paul’s Cathedral, London.”

Designed for solemn peals, the bell’s construction reflects the established standards of the Taylor foundry. Crucially, a detailed conservation and valuation report exists, outlining a strategy for potential repair and replication should the original suffer damage. This document, meticulously recorded, allows for the bell’s continued preservation and provides a comprehensive record of its heritage significance within the context of ENGLISH ecclesiastical bellcasting.
Card editor MARTÍNEZ ROIG, Eliseo
Updating 05-09-2015
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