Wednesday 6 February 2013

BELFRY

The upper part of the tower or steeple of a church, for the reception of the bells; or a detached tower containing bells. The term is sometimes applied to the timber frame by which the bells are supported; also to the room or loft in the tower of a church, from which the bells are rung.

BELFRY OF ST. PETER AND PAUL CHURCH
Picture taken from : http://www.123rf.com/photo_7535454_hamina-finland-belfry-of-st-peter-and-paul-church-19-c.html


Acknowledgement: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02394d.htm

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