Bell towers Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
corunnaroad on 13-Nov-11. Waypoint GA3687
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While on holiday recently I noticed a lot of different sorts of bell towers from those in churches to schools to outside fire stations. This cache is to see how many we can find. Just the coords are needed as often the gps spoils the photo. Happy hunting.
Logs
St Johns Church, Launceston, Tasmania
St Johns Church, is an Anglican church in Launceston, Tasmania and the oldest church in the city having started construction in 1824. Though the church is one of the oldest surviving churches in Australia, it has received numerous extensions and modifications with only the tower and first window pair of the nave being original. St John's Church is located on the corner of St John Street and Elizabeth Street and is one of five churches facing onto Prince's Square.
The church's bell was cast by Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London.
ref wiki
St Johns Church, is an Anglican church in Launceston, Tasmania and the oldest church in the city having started construction in 1824. Though the church is one of the oldest surviving churches in Australia, it has received numerous extensions and modifications with only the tower and first window pair of the nave being original. St John's Church is located on the corner of St John Street and Elizabeth Street and is one of five churches facing onto Prince's Square.
The church's bell was cast by Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London.
ref wiki
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Located in a quiet corner of Harkaway, just near the cemetery is this old bell tower tucked away through a little whole on the trees. It's a peaceful area that is probably only known to the locals and geocachers.
The coffee's have a GC multi here GCHJ3D
The coffee's have a GC multi here GCHJ3D
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A photo of the bell tower at the Anglican St John the Baptist Church, Buckland (now decommissioned). It was built by convicts in 1846. It has been claimed that the church's impressive East Window dates from the fourteenth century. TFTL USing for the Cacheopoly games.
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Lismore St Carthage Cathedral.
I haven't been in this area at Christmas for the last 3 years so I'm not sure if this is a new or old thing, but driving by here on Christmas eve evening this been tower had carols playing. I could even hear them from the place I was staying in my caravan nearby. The next morning they were going again. I'm not a fan of christmas carols, or christmas, or churches, but it was pretty cool hearing the sound of bells making music and carried in the air for some distance. It reminded me of the Canberra Carillon - and ever time I think of that I start singing Sweet Caroline as I once sat on my own near the sweet Carillon, was in the spring, listening to the entire song being played in it. Oh heck, the song is in my head again now. Haha
Passing by early this morning I snapped a couple of photos. Enjoy.
I haven't been in this area at Christmas for the last 3 years so I'm not sure if this is a new or old thing, but driving by here on Christmas eve evening this been tower had carols playing. I could even hear them from the place I was staying in my caravan nearby. The next morning they were going again. I'm not a fan of christmas carols, or christmas, or churches, but it was pretty cool hearing the sound of bells making music and carried in the air for some distance. It reminded me of the Canberra Carillon - and ever time I think of that I start singing Sweet Caroline as I once sat on my own near the sweet Carillon, was in the spring, listening to the entire song being played in it. Oh heck, the song is in my head again now. Haha
Passing by early this morning I snapped a couple of photos. Enjoy.
This is the bell tower outside the fire station at Carisbrook, Victoria.
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Ballarat Fire Station.
This historic bell tower sits in lovely Bakery Hill.
This historic bell tower sits in lovely Bakery Hill.
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This is the bell tower in Cathedral Square in Vilnius Old town, Lithuania. It’s a beautiful area and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Lithuania. Awesome street coffees just entered my mind and exceptional craft beers and food, good times! So many stories, so much history, an interesting language, the people, thanks for triggering great memories and thanks for the cache 
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S42 46.748 E147 03.730 NEW NORFOLK TASMANIA
This is the Bell Tower of St Peters Catholic Church in New Norfolk.
St Peter's Catholic Church was built on land granted by the government in 1864, following approaches by Bishop R.W. Wilson. When the foundation stone was finally laid by Bishop Murphy in 1885, over 1000 people turned out to witness the historic occasion. They came from as far away as Hamilton, Ouse, Brighton & Richmond. The building was finally completed in 1887, during the ministry of Father Bernard Murphy at an overall cost of 2200 pounds.It was designed by renowned Hobart architect, Henry Hunter and constructed by John Thurley of New Norfolk. The sandstone used during the construction was quarried from the properties of locals, Mr A.T.W Downie & Major Lloyd.
This is the Bell Tower of St Peters Catholic Church in New Norfolk.
St Peter's Catholic Church was built on land granted by the government in 1864, following approaches by Bishop R.W. Wilson. When the foundation stone was finally laid by Bishop Murphy in 1885, over 1000 people turned out to witness the historic occasion. They came from as far away as Hamilton, Ouse, Brighton & Richmond. The building was finally completed in 1887, during the ministry of Father Bernard Murphy at an overall cost of 2200 pounds.It was designed by renowned Hobart architect, Henry Hunter and constructed by John Thurley of New Norfolk. The sandstone used during the construction was quarried from the properties of locals, Mr A.T.W Downie & Major Lloyd.
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S41 14.167 E146 25.097 LATROBE TASMANIA
This bell tower is behind the St Patrick's Church Latrobe.
This bell tower is behind the St Patrick's Church Latrobe.
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S41 09.392 E146 10.602 ULVERSTONE TASMANIA
This is the st Andrew's Presbyterian Church Ulverstone Tasmania. The foundation stone was laid in May 1910 and the church opened in November 1910.
This is the st Andrew's Presbyterian Church Ulverstone Tasmania. The foundation stone was laid in May 1910 and the church opened in November 1910.
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S41 06.581 E146 04.060 PENGUIN TASMANIA
This is St Stephens Church in Penguin with bell still in place.
This is St Stephens Church in Penguin with bell still in place.
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S43 04.007 E147 15.313 SNUG TASMANIA
The original church was built on this site in 1858 and was destroyed in a bush fire on New Years Eve 1897. It was subsequently rebuilt and later this bell was donated. This second church was destroyed in the February 1967 bush fires and the bell was all that survived. It was mounted on a steel pylon in the temporary village established on the snug Oval and was rung every Sunday to call all denominations to a combines service. As the community was rebuilt the bell became a symbol of survival. The church was again rebuilt and opened just before Christmas 1967. The bell was used in various churches in the Kingston municipality and was finally erected here in 2016. The bell was blessed by the Bishop of Hobart on 7th February 2017, the 50th anniversary of the 1967 fires.
The original church was built on this site in 1858 and was destroyed in a bush fire on New Years Eve 1897. It was subsequently rebuilt and later this bell was donated. This second church was destroyed in the February 1967 bush fires and the bell was all that survived. It was mounted on a steel pylon in the temporary village established on the snug Oval and was rung every Sunday to call all denominations to a combines service. As the community was rebuilt the bell became a symbol of survival. The church was again rebuilt and opened just before Christmas 1967. The bell was used in various churches in the Kingston municipality and was finally erected here in 2016. The bell was blessed by the Bishop of Hobart on 7th February 2017, the 50th anniversary of the 1967 fires.
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S 41 25.703 E147 08.117 LAWRENCE VALE UNITING CHURCH
This small bell tower is on the Lawrence Vale uniting Church.
The story of the Lawrence Vale Church began in 1878 when a private Sunday school, which had been conducted in a blacksmith’s shop, was taken over by the Wesleyans. It was from this initiative that the Wesleyan church at Lawrence Vale was born. In 1884 the Tasmanian reported that:
“For many years past a preaching station connection with the Launceston Wesleyan Circuit has been maintained at King’s Meadows, but the building being in sad want of repair, and the increase of population on the Sandhill and Lawrence Vale demanding attention, it was resolved a few months ago to erect a new church in a site more central for both localities”.
The new church’s opening in 1884 was largely a result of the efforts of Rev J.G. Millard who had been the superintendent of the Sunday school. The bricks used to construct the church were donated from Machen's Brickworks, which operated nearby.
“The result was the erection of a neat and substantial brick church with a slate roof, at a cost of some £500, on an excellent site at the junction. … From the church a picturesque view can be obtained down the valley of the Tamar in one direction and towards Breadalbane in the other.”
At a tea meeting following the opening, Rev. Millard was praised from all quarters for his efforts. Millard seemed to be overwhelmed and in response he confessed:
The church was built to only two-thirds of the original design with the provision that it could be enlarged 'should occasion require', without destroying its symmetry. This foresight paid dividends for in 1952 the foundation for a new hall was laid down. This abutted onto the old brick church but was of weatherboard rather than brick.
In 1957, the Lawrence Vale area was subject to serious landslides which saw numerous houses abandoned and for a time some feared that the church might be effected. However, these concerns proved to be ‘groundless’. There were plans to build a new larger church in the 1960’s but funds did not permit this from proceeding.
After becoming part of the Uniting Church in the 1970’s, the Lawrence Vale Church went into a slow decline. Its last service took place in October 2010 and it closed after 126 years as a place of worship with its community being relocated to the Chant Street Uniting Church.
This small bell tower is on the Lawrence Vale uniting Church.
The story of the Lawrence Vale Church began in 1878 when a private Sunday school, which had been conducted in a blacksmith’s shop, was taken over by the Wesleyans. It was from this initiative that the Wesleyan church at Lawrence Vale was born. In 1884 the Tasmanian reported that:
“For many years past a preaching station connection with the Launceston Wesleyan Circuit has been maintained at King’s Meadows, but the building being in sad want of repair, and the increase of population on the Sandhill and Lawrence Vale demanding attention, it was resolved a few months ago to erect a new church in a site more central for both localities”.
The new church’s opening in 1884 was largely a result of the efforts of Rev J.G. Millard who had been the superintendent of the Sunday school. The bricks used to construct the church were donated from Machen's Brickworks, which operated nearby.
“The result was the erection of a neat and substantial brick church with a slate roof, at a cost of some £500, on an excellent site at the junction. … From the church a picturesque view can be obtained down the valley of the Tamar in one direction and towards Breadalbane in the other.”
At a tea meeting following the opening, Rev. Millard was praised from all quarters for his efforts. Millard seemed to be overwhelmed and in response he confessed:
The church was built to only two-thirds of the original design with the provision that it could be enlarged 'should occasion require', without destroying its symmetry. This foresight paid dividends for in 1952 the foundation for a new hall was laid down. This abutted onto the old brick church but was of weatherboard rather than brick.
In 1957, the Lawrence Vale area was subject to serious landslides which saw numerous houses abandoned and for a time some feared that the church might be effected. However, these concerns proved to be ‘groundless’. There were plans to build a new larger church in the 1960’s but funds did not permit this from proceeding.
After becoming part of the Uniting Church in the 1970’s, the Lawrence Vale Church went into a slow decline. Its last service took place in October 2010 and it closed after 126 years as a place of worship with its community being relocated to the Chant Street Uniting Church.
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S 31 57.540 E 115 51.492
Our selection is the Bell Tower in Perth WA.
We visited there around 2 years ago and loved it, a modern interpretation of a Bell Tower with some extremely old bells from England.
even had a go at Bell Ringing.
Thanks to Corunnaroad for this opportunity to share this experience.
Our selection is the Bell Tower in Perth WA.
We visited there around 2 years ago and loved it, a modern interpretation of a Bell Tower with some extremely old bells from England.
even had a go at Bell Ringing.
Thanks to Corunnaroad for this opportunity to share this experience.
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Found this tiny little bell tower at Browns Plains Chapel. A little church constructed in 1866 and also used as a school.
Thanks for the Locationless Corunnaroad
There is a GC cache concealed nearby called Crying in the Chapel
Thanks for the Locationless Corunnaroad
There is a GC cache concealed nearby called Crying in the Chapel
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Hello corunnaroad thanks for the cache.
I spotted this bell tower on St Thomas' Anglican Church, Avoca
The new episcopal church at Avoca was opened for divine service on the 8th instant, when the Rev. Mr. Richardson preached an appropriate sermon to a congregation of about one hundred and twenty persons: after service the sacrament was administered. The collection on the occasion amounted to £9 10s. The building, which is substantial as well as ornamental, has cost upwards of’ £1800; £700 was granted by government, and the balance evidences the liberality of the inhabitants of the district, who have not only found funds for the completion of the church, but have also generously contributed towards the erection of a parsonage house, which will be finished in about nine months. We rejoice to learn that the inhabitants of Avoca have at length secured a suitable place of worship and a pious pastor. We believe the Rev. Mr. Richardson is appreciated and beloved by the flock over which he has been called to preside, and it is our sincere desire that his labours among them may be abundantly blessed.
Launceston Examiner, 28 May 1842
TFTC
I spotted this bell tower on St Thomas' Anglican Church, Avoca
The new episcopal church at Avoca was opened for divine service on the 8th instant, when the Rev. Mr. Richardson preached an appropriate sermon to a congregation of about one hundred and twenty persons: after service the sacrament was administered. The collection on the occasion amounted to £9 10s. The building, which is substantial as well as ornamental, has cost upwards of’ £1800; £700 was granted by government, and the balance evidences the liberality of the inhabitants of the district, who have not only found funds for the completion of the church, but have also generously contributed towards the erection of a parsonage house, which will be finished in about nine months. We rejoice to learn that the inhabitants of Avoca have at length secured a suitable place of worship and a pious pastor. We believe the Rev. Mr. Richardson is appreciated and beloved by the flock over which he has been called to preside, and it is our sincere desire that his labours among them may be abundantly blessed.
Launceston Examiner, 28 May 1842
TFTC
corunnaroad Thanks for the cache
This Bell Tower is on the St Georges church
At Battery Point on a Knoll known as Kermode’s Hill stands St George’s Church, with a Georgian façade and unusual three-tiered belltower. This church and windmill that once stood opposite were landmarks for ships at sea in earlier days.
St George’s was designed by two of Hobart’s earliest and best known architects, John Lee Archer and James Blackburn. The nave designed by Archer and built by John Wright, cost £1,239, and this sum was raised by subscription and Government grant after residents petitioned for assistance. The foundation stone was laid by laid on 19 October 1836 by Governor Arthur but has been hidden by additions to the building. The first Bishop of Australia, the Right Reverend D.W.G Broughton, consecrated the church in 1838.
The impressive tower and porch were designed by the convict architect James Blackburn, the tower being built within ten years of the nave. The porch was not added until 1888. The three tiered belltower is said to be a copy of the ‘Temple of the Winds’ in Athens.
Australia’s Heritage Sketchbook by Keith Norris. Published by PR Books 1990
This Bell Tower is on the St Georges church
At Battery Point on a Knoll known as Kermode’s Hill stands St George’s Church, with a Georgian façade and unusual three-tiered belltower. This church and windmill that once stood opposite were landmarks for ships at sea in earlier days.
St George’s was designed by two of Hobart’s earliest and best known architects, John Lee Archer and James Blackburn. The nave designed by Archer and built by John Wright, cost £1,239, and this sum was raised by subscription and Government grant after residents petitioned for assistance. The foundation stone was laid by laid on 19 October 1836 by Governor Arthur but has been hidden by additions to the building. The first Bishop of Australia, the Right Reverend D.W.G Broughton, consecrated the church in 1838.
The impressive tower and porch were designed by the convict architect James Blackburn, the tower being built within ten years of the nave. The porch was not added until 1888. The three tiered belltower is said to be a copy of the ‘Temple of the Winds’ in Athens.
Australia’s Heritage Sketchbook by Keith Norris. Published by PR Books 1990
Driving through the corner of Dandenong and Warrigal Roads, I spotted Oakleigh Holy Trinity Church, which has a bell tower of sorts.
Using as a claim for my Summer Scavenger Series.
Thanks for the locationless cache corunnaroad
Using as a claim for my Summer Scavenger Series.
Thanks for the locationless cache corunnaroad
This is a bell tower on my own local church of which I am a member.
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St. Thomas Anglican Church in Avoca Tasmania was consecrated on 8/5/1842 and was built according to a plan by James Blackburn, architect of Port Arthur's church. The bell tower can be seen in the photo.
St John's Anglican Church in Diamond Creek has a bell tower, complete with bell.
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I ride past nudgee collage about once a week
u can see both the bell towers in the picture taken from across the cricket fields
u can see both the bell towers in the picture taken from across the cricket fields
Bell Tower at Alstonville Uniting Church taken after driving my Parents to church this morning
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Queen Anne Cottage, Baldwin Ave, Arcadia CA USA
Made famous by 70's TV series "Fantasy Island".
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Anne_Cottage_and_Coach_Barn
Made famous by 70's TV series "Fantasy Island".
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Anne_Cottage_and_Coach_Barn
the bell tower of St Stephens anglican church
i spent many sundays of my childhood at this church
and have been up and rang the bell
i spent many sundays of my childhood at this church
and have been up and rang the bell
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Beautiful bell tower taken while sitting in a gorgeous little cafe drinking the local rose. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon.
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This tower is outside of the local church inside ethe local catholic school in Caringbah.
Nothing interesting for the rest, except that the bell is outside the tower and not inside. Maybe they read the instructions wrong.
Nothing interesting for the rest, except that the bell is outside the tower and not inside. Maybe they read the instructions wrong.
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The old Greenwood School in North Sydney is now a pub but the original buildings including the bell tower still remain. Not sure if the bells are still inside but it's a nice looking tower!
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I grabbed a photo of this old bell tower while heading out of Goulburn. This is a beautiful old town with lots of history. TFTC
Spotted this bell tower on St Augustines Catholic Church, 12 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour while I am up here visiting a sick father in hospital and looking after a blind mother. After almost 3 weeks I am ready to go home, but it looks like things are on the improve and I can head home in a few days. But taking a wrong turn from town to the hospital I spotted the bell tower so stopped for the picture, knowing it was another Summer Scavenge Game one I could claim. Thanks corunnaroad.
This is St Anne's church in Ryde with a bell tower. The earliest parts of the church date from 1826 - 1827. Major alterations were done in 1861 including a chancel, vestry, bell tower and buttresses.
We drive past this bell tower often, as it's almost just around the corner from where we live.
It's located at St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, Christie Downs, South Australia.
If you can read Greek, you can learn more about this church here--> http://apostleandrew.blogspot.com.au/
Thanks corunnaroad.
It's located at St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, Christie Downs, South Australia.
If you can read Greek, you can learn more about this church here--> http://apostleandrew.blogspot.com.au/
Thanks corunnaroad.
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Since this locationless was published as a scavenge, we have been looking around for a church with a bell tower where the bell could be seen. We found a number where the bell was enclosed but until today, we hadn't found one with an exposed bell. today we visited St Paul's Anglican Church in East Devonport and in a very modest bell tower on the roof of a church, we could see the bell. A collage of three photos have been added to the Gallery: the first image shows Mrs y'stassie standing at one corner of the church with the bell tower visible on the roof; the second is a closer view of the bell tower but only a small portion of the outline of the bell can be see; the brightness of the third image has been adjusted making the overall image horribly over exposed but it does show the bell in the bell tower. Thanks corunnaroad for the cache.
This is St Augustine's Catholic Church at Coolangatta. It was built in 1926 in the Italian Romanesque manner and clearly has a campanile which rises to a height of 110 feet. As with all good Catholic Churches in South East Queensland, it was built on a hill and it was difficult to get a decent photo of the front with bell tower. Being right on the ridge line it certainly dominates the view.
Yes it still has a bell which is rung five minutes before Mass. Not sure about other occasions, eg funerals or weddings.
Thanks for the locationless.
Yes it still has a bell which is rung five minutes before Mass. Not sure about other occasions, eg funerals or weddings.
Thanks for the locationless.
Out and about for the 
Summer Scavenger Series 2016 and spotted this Church & bell at Perth.
Summer Scavenger Series 2016 and spotted this Church & bell at Perth.Rated: for Overall Experience
Hart to get a good image at the moment unless you are out on the water and Granddad doesn't have one.
St Thomas Anglican Church, Narrandera N.S.W.
St Thomas’ is well built, with buttressed walls in local
brick, and is representative of a simplified Gothic Revival
style church. A square bell tower is a later addition to the
entry porch and pointed arch windows are prominent
features. It is the oldest church in Narrandera and one of
the earliest surviving red brick buildings in Larmer Street
and the focal building in the St Thomas’ Church group.
The church has a long cultural association with the
Anglican section of the community.
St Thomas’ is well built, with buttressed walls in local
brick, and is representative of a simplified Gothic Revival
style church. A square bell tower is a later addition to the
entry porch and pointed arch windows are prominent
features. It is the oldest church in Narrandera and one of
the earliest surviving red brick buildings in Larmer Street
and the focal building in the St Thomas’ Church group.
The church has a long cultural association with the
Anglican section of the community.
Found this cache with the family whilst on a holiday in Tasmania.
Wasn't sure if the GPS was needs as i didn't remember the requirements so the GPS is in the photo.
This is the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Parish of Hobart
Wasn't sure if the GPS was needs as i didn't remember the requirements so the GPS is in the photo.
This is the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Parish of Hobart
Bell tower at the church were Mr & Mrs ILT were married a very, very long time ago.
After noticing all of the new scavenges for the Summer Scavenger Series we were in Windsor with JJCC today and drove past the historic church.
St. Matthew's Anglican Church Windsor (NSW)
St. Matthew's Anglican Church Windsor (NSW)
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While out and about scavenge hunting we located this Bell Tower at St Matthias Anglican Church at Windermere in Tasmania. The building of the church commenced in 1842 and was completed in 1843 and is one of Australia's oldest continually used churches. In 2010 the church received the Launceston City Council's Heritage award for a non residential building for works on the roof and bell tower restoration. TFTL
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St David's Cathedral.
1936
Completion of the Bell Tower 28 October 1936. Final completion of the plans originally drawn by George Frederick Bodley, 68 years after commencement.
A spectacular tower in the center of Hobart.
Thanks for this cache which I am using for the Summer Scavenger Series.
1936
Completion of the Bell Tower 28 October 1936. Final completion of the plans originally drawn by George Frederick Bodley, 68 years after commencement.
A spectacular tower in the center of Hobart.
Thanks for this cache which I am using for the Summer Scavenger Series.
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Picked up this Bell Tower for the Summer Scavenger Series
St Mathews Anglican Church Windsor
St Mathews Anglican Church Windsor
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Last year, when I went on a school trip to Europe, we started off our trip in France. After spending a night in Lille, we drove over the border to Belgium for a fantastic day trip. The major goal of the trip was to visit ANZAC memorials and locations that gave us a primary experience of the effects of war. As part of this, we visited Ypres so that we could visit the Menin Gate and the 'In Flanders Fields' Museum in town. The museum is inside an old building next to a grand bell tower, so a photo was snapped while we were there - great history at this location. TFTC corunnaroad and thanks for bringing back great memories from the trip! 
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN CHURCH
MOSS VALE ROAD
BONG BONG, NSW
Christ Church was built in about the 1830s.
I have noticed many bell towers of late, some are just lovely.
MOSS VALE ROAD
BONG BONG, NSW
Christ Church was built in about the 1830s.
I have noticed many bell towers of late, some are just lovely.
This is the bell tower of All Saints Anglican Church in Wickham Terrace, Brisbane. It is the oldest Anglican Church in the Brisbane, first founded in 1862. The existing structure dates from 1869.
TFTL Corunnaroad
TFTL Corunnaroad
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I was picking up the cache outside this church when I looked up and saw another caching opportunity. Cairns is a good place to cache, for both GC and Locationless.
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I've noticed that Holy Trinity church in Dulwich Hill had a bell but getting a good photo of it was another challenge. Power lines and trees marred a good photo, but I think you'll get the idea.
I brought phlphotos down here to get the trig. While visiting, the bell tower was being used by the...um...campanologists? I'll have to check that, but I think that's what bell ringers are called. Two caches for the price of one here. I think this place is part of the Academy...
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#GA475 - 16:35; Gateway Baptist Church, Wellington Street, Launceston, Tasmania
I've driven down this road many times over the years and this beautiful old church has been one of the things that hasn't changed in all that time. I'm sure they still ring the bell on appropriate occasions and I remember playing football with the son of the Minister who worked at this church in the 1970s! TFTC corunnaroad
I've driven down this road many times over the years and this beautiful old church has been one of the things that hasn't changed in all that time. I'm sure they still ring the bell on appropriate occasions and I remember playing football with the son of the Minister who worked at this church in the 1970s! TFTC corunnaroad
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Spotted this bell tower in a little town on the way to cache in Dunedin.
St Andrew's Church, Esk, Qld.
This old church was built in 1876.
This old church was built in 1876.
A church that is remarkably not damaged in an area where alot of places were damaged by the Christchurch earthquakes.
Another sad reminder of the Christchurch earthquakes
This bell tower is from St Luke's Church in Christchurch - a very memorable day spent caching in this area
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Unusual concrete bell tower for the St Mark Anglican Church on the Princes Highway in North Wollongong.
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Saw a photo opportunity whilst driving thru Emmaville North west of Glen Innes in northern NSW. Bell tower in the front yard of St Pauls Anglican Church.
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Found this Chapel and its bell tower while travelling from Wodonga to Shepparton
A double whammy-a clock tower and a bell tower seen in NZ recently.
Another bell tower at an old Church in NZ-near these coords.
Another bell tower at a small country church in NZ near these coords.
I was in Stanthorpe not even thinking about bell towers or locationless caches when I came to a "T" intersection and straight in front of me was this bell tower so I had to grab it didn't I. Very Grand buildings
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Small bell tower seen at a school fair when in NZ recently.
Bell Tower - Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Berrima
The church was built in 1849 & continues its good work to this day. The bell tower houses two bells which are operated from inside the church. The chain can be seen just behind the tower.
The church is listed with the NSW Government's Environment & Heritage Office as of state significance & is also classified by the National Trust.
The NSW Government's Environment & Heritage Office register credit: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=5045594 states:
The Holy Trinity Church is the first church individually designed by the state’s leading Gothic Revival architect Edmund Blacket, who would then go on to design over 100 churches, including five cathedrals, throughout Australia. The church is significant because of its social and religious associations with the local community. It is also significant through its associations with both Bishop (later Archbishop) Broughton - Australia's first Anglican Archbishop, and Edmund Blacket. It is a good representative example of the smaller Gothic Revival churches Blacket designed for various towns throughout the state and is one of the earliest of these buildings. The siting and relative intactness of the building's early fabric enhance its significance.
The church was built in 1849 & continues its good work to this day. The bell tower houses two bells which are operated from inside the church. The chain can be seen just behind the tower.
The church is listed with the NSW Government's Environment & Heritage Office as of state significance & is also classified by the National Trust.
The NSW Government's Environment & Heritage Office register credit: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=5045594 states:
The Holy Trinity Church is the first church individually designed by the state’s leading Gothic Revival architect Edmund Blacket, who would then go on to design over 100 churches, including five cathedrals, throughout Australia. The church is significant because of its social and religious associations with the local community. It is also significant through its associations with both Bishop (later Archbishop) Broughton - Australia's first Anglican Archbishop, and Edmund Blacket. It is a good representative example of the smaller Gothic Revival churches Blacket designed for various towns throughout the state and is one of the earliest of these buildings. The siting and relative intactness of the building's early fabric enhance its significance.
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These coords will put you under the hose tower at Echuca Fire Station. About 1/3 of the way up the tower hangs the bell from the previous fire station on the same site. The old station was a wooden structure and was rebuilt in 1968. The current station is stuffed and long overdue for replacing. As a senior member of the brigade I've been involved in numerous meetings between the brigade and CFA. To date a suitable site has not been finalised and it appears a new station is still a few years off.
The bell has seen very little use over the last few years. With the installation of an electric siren many years ago ringing the bell to warn of fire has ceased. In fact, in my time as a member it has only been used to toll the hearse as one of our members passes by on his final journey.
The bell has seen very little use over the last few years. With the installation of an electric siren many years ago ringing the bell to warn of fire has ceased. In fact, in my time as a member it has only been used to toll the hearse as one of our members passes by on his final journey.
Church of the Ascension in Midland, WA.
There's a small bell tower out the front that's rung each morning and evening (well it is on work days when I wander past
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There's a small bell tower out the front that's rung each morning and evening (well it is on work days when I wander past
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South Australia 2013 with Sol de Lune. With a bit of help I managed a raft of locationless caches on this trip. Lots of fun. 945
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Albida
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Albida
This bell tower is on St Lukes Anglican Church on Prince Edward Drive, near the corner of Kanahooka Road in Dapto.
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The Bell Cote of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Berrima has stood since 1851. The Bell Cote, which houses one bell faces west & can be seen from many view points as you walk around the church. The bell is rung electronically.
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The Bell Tower of St Johns Church, Robertson has stood since 1876.
St Johns Church in Robertson on the Southern Highlands has a bell tower on its western wall. A slim tower rising above the roof houses a single bell. The chain used to ring the bell can be seen from the footpath.
St Johns Church in Robertson on the Southern Highlands has a bell tower on its western wall. A slim tower rising above the roof houses a single bell. The chain used to ring the bell can be seen from the footpath.
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I guess this qualifies as a bell tower, it is the Martello Tower on Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour, the bell was used in dense fog when the light was not visible.
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I had gone for a jog on a route I have often gone on before. It was an extra hot day so I think I was going much slower than my normal turtle pace, and so as I was passing by the Cascade Brewery I noticed the little bell tower for the first time ever. I was so amazed that I'd never noticed it before. It says it was erected in 1874. Thanks for the cache.
Spotted this bell tower while on our way to a Twenty20 Big bash at The Gabba recently ... Go Brisbane Heat ...
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This bell tower is at the lovely St Margaret's Church ...
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WanderingAus wandered by on the way from Esperance with the WanderingMrs and two of our grandchildren, and stopped for the night at the brand new Gnowangerup Transit Park. After setting up in the transit park I dropped the kids at the "Nobarach Park" playground, then took a Waymarking walk around the town.
First stop was the Uniting Church across the road and I discovered a Church Bell. The Bell Tower is not very high but it's value in summoning the congregation to worship was probably immense.
Gnowangerup Uniting Church, the former Methodist church, is an old fibro and corrugated iron building at the corner of McDonald Street and Aylmore Street near the town centre of the rural centre of Gnowangerup. House meetings are held here at 10.00am on the first Tuesday of the Month. According to the Gnowangerup Shire web site the Uniting Church Ladies Guild also meets here but there is no indication of timings.
My Locationless Find number 2158, Geocaching Australia Find number 2390, and overall find number 5281.
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Keith
First stop was the Uniting Church across the road and I discovered a Church Bell. The Bell Tower is not very high but it's value in summoning the congregation to worship was probably immense.
Gnowangerup Uniting Church, the former Methodist church, is an old fibro and corrugated iron building at the corner of McDonald Street and Aylmore Street near the town centre of the rural centre of Gnowangerup. House meetings are held here at 10.00am on the first Tuesday of the Month. According to the Gnowangerup Shire web site the Uniting Church Ladies Guild also meets here but there is no indication of timings.
My Locationless Find number 2158, Geocaching Australia Find number 2390, and overall find number 5281.
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Keith
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Spotted this small church whilst out caching recently.
A rather small bell tower that was on a church that is now a business.
Found this bell tower in the walled city of Dubrovnic, Croatia
A great little bell tower on an old stone church that is now a home
I left work this morning and went to my car at Scot's church. As I glanced up I noticed a bell at the back of the clock on the church which I had never noticed before.
Thanks for the cache
Thanks for the cache
This bell tower is on the St John's Anglican Church in Bulimba - Kevin Rudd is a member of this church community and is often seen here on days of worship ....
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We were recently on holiday in Holland, Germany, Switzerland and France, and this was the first place we stopped on the day we flew in.
The second highest church tower in Europe, the Dom Toren in Utrecht is 112m high. We climbed the tower, and heard the bells ringing during our tour.
Thanks for the cache corunnaroad!
The second highest church tower in Europe, the Dom Toren in Utrecht is 112m high. We climbed the tower, and heard the bells ringing during our tour.
Thanks for the cache corunnaroad!
ST JAMES, Anglican Church, New Town, Tas,woohoo...we found a bell tower that hasn't already been logged.
Have to thank one of the little red tags for this find. He had his eagle eyes on and spotted it
Thanks for the cache corunnaroad
Have to thank one of the little red tags for this find. He had his eagle eyes on and spotted it
Thanks for the cache corunnaroad
The "Auld Kirk" church is located on the Western side of the Tamar River just North of the Batman Bridge. The bell tower is simple, but I'm sure it achieves its purpose.
This bell tower is at the St Pauls Anglican Church in the Brisbane suburb of Ashgrove.
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Visiting Belgium last year I visited the impressive Brugge Bellfort, a landmark that is visible from many parts of the town. I didn't venture up for the view, instead the geocacher in me decided to seek out some Belgian caches - and in the process I fumbled and dropped my Oregon on the flagstones and killed it... I then had to struggle through the remainder of the trip with only a Nuvi 1390T which was pretty poor as a caching tool (but managed to get me some so it was better than nuffin!...)
While out caching in the city, the bells started chiming at Adelaide Town hall, it rang through out the city and sounded just beautiful.
Spotted this bell tower when doing the nearby cache. It belongs to St Pauls Anglican church East Devonport
