Newcastle, Barras Bridge, Civic Centre, carillon

HER Number:
12299

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Barras Bridge, Civic Centre, carillon

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26NW

Class:
Music

Site Type: Broad:
Musical Instrument

Site Type: Specific:
Bell

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
The Edith Adamson Carillon in the Civic Centre tower was donated to the City in 1967. The carillon weighs 22 tons and consists of 24 bronze bells, which are played from a key and foot console. Wires link the hand and foot keys of the console to the bell clappers. It is a rare instrument.

Easting:
2494

Northing:
6500

Grid Reference:
NZ24946500

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Brenda Whitelock, 1992, Timepieces of Newcastle, p 63