Addleshaw Tower, Bell tower in Chester, England.
Addleshaw Tower is a bell tower of pink sandstone standing next to Chester Cathedral with sloping walls and a slate pyramidal roof. The building contains a meeting room, kitchen facilities, restrooms, and a spiral staircase that leads up to the circular bell-ringing chamber.
Construction of the tower began in 1973 to address concerns about preserving and operating the cathedral bells in a new dedicated location. This project solved a pressing problem with the bell installation in the original cathedral structure.
The structure houses the headquarters of the Chester Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers and maintains the regional bell ringing traditions.
The tower is easily reached on foot from Chester Cathedral and sits in a central area of the city. Visitors should note that the spiral staircase to the bell chamber is quite narrow and there is no elevator access.
The bells in the tower were recast by John Taylor and Company, a renowned English bell founder with centuries of craftsmanship heritage. The new bells were first rung shortly after the tower was completed.
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