| | Location |
north west tower |
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| Actual weight (in kilograms) |
246 |
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| Bellfounder | WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY |
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| Casting year |
1971 |
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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, designated Treble (1), within the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster Abbey possesses significant heritage value stemming from its origins and subsequent history. Manufactured in 1971 by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, it represents a continuation of a renowned British bell-casting tradition. The inscriptions on the bell itself, though obscured by cords, are integral to its historical context, detailing its creation and purpose.
Documentation indicates a conservation approach prioritizing repair through soldering, acknowledging a vulnerability to damage. Crucially, the text highlights a restricted approach to restoration – the bell can only be soldered in the event of breakage, and replacement with a replica is permissible. This information is pertinent to the ongoing consideration of the bell’s status as a Bien de Interés Cultural, a process requiring careful documentation and strategic preservation. |
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Authors of the documentation- MARTÍNEZ ROIG, Eliseo (02-02-2017)
| | Card editor |
MARTÍNEZ ROIG, Eliseo |
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| Updating |
02-02-2017 |
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