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Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The Bell

 
 
The Bell Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
1. The Bell Marker
Inscription.
The Bell
After hanging in Portsmouth's Town Halls in High Street from the 17th century until 1837, this bell was later used at the Quarter Sessions (local courts), in Penny Street gaol and in Victoria Park.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
 
Location. 50° 46.695′ N, 1° 5.329′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Clarence Esplanade and Ave De Caen, on the right when traveling east. Located at Southsea Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO5 3PA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Keep (here, next to this marker); Royal Visit Commemoration (here, next to this marker); The Inscription (a few steps from this marker); Royal Arms of Charles II (a few steps from this marker); Reconstructed Well (a few steps from this marker); 68–pdr Muzzle Loader Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); 9-inch Armstrong-Fraser Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); 64 Pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
 
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1. Southsea Castle. (Submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Southsea Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
The Bell Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
2. The Bell Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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