Alms House Bell Tower - East Street, Wareham, Dorset, UK
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Dragontree
N 50° 41.170 W 002° 06.565
30U E 562911 N 5615304
This bell tower can be found on the old Alms House in Wareham.
Waymark Code: WM9YRG
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/18/2010
Views: 2
The bell tower stands out in this main street in Wareham. The swing mechanism can be seen attached to the bell. The high apex and tower are above a plaque which reads:
'This ALMS HOUSE
Founded time immemorial
for the maintenance of six antientMen
and five Women
was Endowed A.D. 1418
by JOHN STRECH Esqr.
and Rebuilt by
HENRY DRAX and JOHN PITT Esqrs.
A.D. 1741'
Address of Tower:
Alms House
East Street
Wareham, Dorset United Kingdom
BH20
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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