The Bell of Badoney

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: The Hunt Museum
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18946619
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Abstract

A bronze sanctuary bell from the ninth century known as the Bell of Badoney. Both front and back are widely splayed while the other sides are narrower. It has a small handle on top and the clapper is missing. The bell was found in a bog at Lower Badoney, Co. Tyrone, in 1856. This site forms part of the Journey Through Time, archaeological and historical tour of the Foyle and Sperrins area.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies Viking Age and Medieval Scandinavia Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
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