Clock Tower, Bildeston
| Clock Tower | |
|---|---|
 | |
 | |
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
 | This article about a Suffolk building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |