Congregation somewhat late for Sunday service as a result of ‘quirky’ clock
- St Ethelbert’s in Littledean, Gloucestershire has a clock that never strikes 11
It may look like a traditional church, but its Vicar says he is ‘proud’ of its quirky history.
St Ethelbert’s in Littledean, Gloucestershire has a clock that never strikes 11 due to a design flaw.
The 14th century church has a unique error on its clockface with the roman numerals depicting the time skipping over number 11.
Vicar Mark Barnsley said that he was proud of the history of the church and described the clock (pictured) as ‘local folklore’
While the clock was refurbished a decade ago, the church applied for special permission from the Church of England’s Diocesan Advisory Council to retain the much-loved quirk
St Ethelbert’s in Littledean, Gloucestershire (pictured) has a clock that never strikes 11 due to a design flaw
Instead, the numerals go from IX (9) to X (10) and back to IX (9) again on the grade-II listed building.
Vicar Mark Barnsley said that he was proud of the history of the church and described the clock as ‘local folklore’.
While the clock was refurbished a decade ago, the church applied for special permission from the Church of England’s Diocesan Advisory Council to retain the much-loved quirk.
Rev Barnsley said: ‘It’s been a long, long time since we’ve had an 11 o’clock.
