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St Mary the Virgin, Pembridge, Herefordshire: the detached belfry

RIBA Ref No RIBA6905
Artist/PhotographerSmith, Edwin (1912-1971)
CountryUK: England
CityPembridge
Subject Date1300
Image Date1961
ViewExterior
StyleGothic
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceESP/CHU/1017 (ES1741.7)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEdwin Smith / RIBA Collections
SubjectTimber framing ; Stone ; Belfries, bell towers ; Churches ; Cemeteries
NOTES: Unique in England and akin to the bell houses of Swedish stave churches, this belfry was restored in 1898 and 1957 when extra timbers were inserted and the bases of the upright timbers were strengthened with concrete. In 1983-1984 the tower underwent a complete restoration.
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