Belfries
A belfry is the part of a bell tower that houses bells, or, in some usages, the bell tower itself. The term is most often applied to structures associated with churches or town halls, where bells are mounted in a dedicated chamber near the top of the tower. The belfry is typically pierced with openings or louvers to allow the sound to project outward.
Function and mechanism: Belfries serve to signal time, call people to worship or assemblies, and warn of
Architecture and regional variation: The design of belfries varies widely. They may be integrated into church
History and significance: Belfries date from the medieval period, when bell-ringing became a key urban and religious