Bell @ St. Augustine Courtyard - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.323 W 075° 08.789
18S E 487488 N 4422815
In the second level courtyard of the St. Augustine Catholic Church is a large, bell, now green with age on display for anyone to come visit. It sits in front of the courtyard cemetery, directly in front of it.
Waymark Code: WMD14R
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2011
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The bell is on a red, stone, multi-tired base. The bell's headstock (which looks like the yoke of an ox) is made of metal, presumable iron and since it was taken out of whatever bell tower it was once in, rust has dripped off of it and onto the side of the bell below it. One side of the bell has a representation of Christ being crucified. Above the religious icon is the following inscription: Pro Ecclesta Sancti Augustine Philada Ann Domi 1866
To get to the bell, ascend the steps on the left side of the church. Walk past the 35 burial vaults to the left and the next thing you will see behind the landscaping is this bell, centered in the courtyard.
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