The Wallingford Clock. A replica of a 14th century clock at St Albans Cathedral. The original was designed and constructed by Richard of Wallingford who was abbot from 1327 until 1336. As well as sounding the hours the clock has an astronomical section that shows the position of various stars, the sun and the moon. It can also predict lunar eclipses.
How amazing that the original was designed in the 14th century:)
ReplyDeleteWas this clock originally on the abbey interior wall, or horizontal on the floor as the "new" version is now displayed? All I can find is that it was originally "in the south transept". Help please? 🙂
ReplyDeleteExcellent question! The best I can offer is this pic, which shows a model of the clock with the face vertical.
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