Upton Clock Tower

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The clock tower in 2005. Upton, clock tower - geograph.org.uk - 531146.jpg
The clock tower in 2005.

The Upton Clock Tower is a landmark in Upton, Dorset.

History

The clock tower was built to celebrate the new millennium in 2000.

In 2014, a Armistice Day plaque was added to the side of the clock tower. [1]

In April 2024, an ornamental beehive was stolen from the clock tower. [2]

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References

  1. "VIDEO: Fallen servicemen from Upton honoured in their own town for first time ever". Bournemouth Echo. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  2. "Ornamental beehive stolen from gardening group". Bournemouth Echo. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.

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