- St Ethelbert’s in Littledean, Gloucestershire has a clock that by no means strikes 11
It could seem like a standard church, however its Vicar says he’s ‘proud’ of its quirky historical past.
St Ethelbert’s in Littledean, Gloucestershire has a clock that by no means strikes 11 as a result of a design flaw.
The 14th century church has a singular error on its clockface with the roman numerals depicting the time skipping over quantity 11.
Vicar Mark Barnsley mentioned that he was happy with the historical past of the church and described the clock (pictured) as ‘native folklore’
As an alternative, the numerals go from IX (9) to X (10) and again to IX (9) once more on the grade-II listed constructing.
Vicar Mark Barnsley mentioned that he was happy with the historical past of the church and described the clock as ‘native folklore’.
Whereas the clock was refurbished a decade in the past, the church utilized for particular permission from the Church of England’s Diocesan Advisory Council to retain the much-loved quirk.
Rev Barnsley mentioned: ‘It has been an extended, very long time since we have had an 11 o’clock.
