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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Archaeological excavations in Southampton =
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found a rectangular bell casting pit, in which at least 6 bells seem t=
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have been cast.It was big enough to do two at a time. Date is probably=
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17th/18th century. Does anyone know of a Southampton bell maker, or be=
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in the area that might be from one? Could the Salisbury foundry have s=
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welcome!</FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Dr Andy=20
Russel<BR>Archaeologist</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>