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This is a church/chapel bell, and was last used at Claughbane. It is made of a copper alloy, with a bar with chain for ringing it in situ in a bell tower/niche. There is an inscription near the top 'Jesus-Marya-Joseph-Ano- M-DCC-LXXI' (1771). On the side is large cross with rays behind. There is green staining on bell.
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1771 - Maker:
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Claughbane, Isle of Man - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:111.242.122 (Individual) clapper bells
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- Inscriptions:Jesus-Marya-Joseph-Ano- M-DCC-LXXI
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:111.242.122 (Individual) clapper bells
- Repository:Manx National Heritage
- Measurements:overall: 24 x 30 x 32 cm