Ship's bell
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Iron
Measurements
348 mm (Diameter); .75 cwt (weight)
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Arlington Court, Devon
NT 986586
Summary
A French 15th century ship's bell inscribed on the lip with the word MARIA and a cross symbol. Brought to Arlington by Sir John Chichester in the 19th century and hung in the little belfry over the servant's wing.
Marks and inscriptions
Maria