Clock Tower, St Albans

Clock Tower, St Albans
The Clock Tower in St Albans
TypeClock tower
LocationSt Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Nearest citySt Albans
Coordinates51°45′05″N 0°20′26″W / 51.75128°N 0.34052°W / 51.75128; -0.34052
Height19.6 metres (64 ft)[1]
Builtc. 1405[2]
Original useBell tower
Restored1866
Restored byGeorge Gilbert Scott
Current useClock tower
ArchitectThomas Wolvey
Architectural style(s)Medieval
OwnerSt Albans City & District Council
WebsiteClock Tower—St Albans Museums
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameClock Tower
Designated1950-05-07
Reference no.1103127
Clock Tower, St Albans is located in Hertfordshire
Clock Tower, St Albans
Shown in Hertfordshire

The Clock Tower, St Albans is a Grade I listed belfry in St Albans, England which was constructed between 1403 and 1412,[3] believed to have been completed in 1405.[2] It has been claimed to be the only remaining medieval town belfry in England.[4] Its construction has been seen as a protest against the power of the local abbey to regulate time-keeping in the town.[2]

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