Norwich Cathedral astronomical clock
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norwich-cathedral-astronomical-clock-295-11604537
title:
Norwich Cathedral astronomical clock
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The 14th-century Norwich Cathedral astronomical clock was the earliest example of a large clock with automata in England, and the first to possess an astronomical dial. It replaced an earlier 13th-century "old clock", one of the earliest weight-driven mechanical timekeepers made in England. The astronomical clock at Norwich Cathedral was located in the priory's south transept. It was built to a high artistic standard—the exterior dial weighed 39 kilograms (86 lb) and the interior dial had a gil
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Historical clock in England
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwich_Cathedral_astronomical_clock
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2023-03-28T12:30:34Z
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