Dumfries Town Bell (The Carliel Bell)

This bell was given to the town of Dumfries by William Carliel, Lord of Torthorwald, when he presented it to St Michaels Church. It was then moved to the Tolbooth, over the rainbow stair, before being moved into the parapet of the Midsteeple in 1830. It remained there until around 1872.   The bell was rung to tell people when the court was sitting, summon them to church or to warn them of danger.  It is the oldest bell bearing a date in Scotland.
Object no :
DMMS019n
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
height 470mm, diameter 410mm
Materials :
metal
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1936.27
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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