Norwich cathedral astronomical clock


Norwich Cathedral Astronomical Clock was a 14th-century astronomical clock in Norwich Cathedral.

History

was one of the earliest places in Britain to have a mechanical clock, which was probably installed in 1273.
The Sacrists’ rolls for 1322 to 1325 give a detailed record of the construction of an astronomical clock, noting that the old clock dating from 1273 needed its cord replaced.
The clock of 1325 had gilded representations of the sun and moon, and included 59 images with a choir of monks. The cost of the clock was £52 9s. 6d.
It is thought to have been destroyed in the 17th century.