The World Peace Bell - Newport, KY
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The World's Largest Swinging Bell, "The World Peace Bell", was installed at The Millennium Monument site in Newport, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM27VC
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2007
Views: 140
The World's Largest Swinging Bell, "The World Peace Bell", was created by The Verdin Company, installed at The Millennium Monument site in Newport, Kentucky and swings everyday at noon.
Bell Facts:
Weight: 66,000 pounds
Width: 12 feet
Diameter: 12 feet
Material: 80% copper, 20% Tin
Yoke: 16,512 pounds
Clapper: 6,878 pounds
Musical Note: A
Casting Date: December 11, 1998
Dedication Date: December 31, 1999
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