Norfolk's War Memorial - Simcoe, ON
N 42° 50.473 W 080° 18.319
17T E 556768 N 4743416
Carillon Tower dedicated to the memory of the men of Norfolk County who gave their lives in the service of Canada during time of war.
Waymark Code: WM5E11
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/25/2008
Views: 23
This beautiful memorial is located in Simcoe Ontario on the south east corner Norfolk St. and Wilson Ave., just north of the downtown core. It was dedicated on the 17th of June 1925.
The carillon tower is 18.28 meters tall and 6.71 meters square. It is constructed with Hagersville limestone and trimmed with carved Indiana stone.
The carillon is the second one installed in Canada and consists of 23 bells weighing a total of 3883.20 kilograms. Performances are held evenings and weekends from May to December by the County Carillonneur and volunteers.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 06/17/1925
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Norfolk County
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
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