Wells
At Wells in Somerset, England, the cathedral stands at the site where seven holy wells have been venerated for millenia. The great stone stairway leading to the Chapter House is worn by the steps of countless pilgrims. The Wells Clock Inside the cathedral the large clock was built in 1390 and is believed to be the oldest working clock in the world still with it's original dials. The hour is marked by a golden sun pointer set against an outer circle of roman numerals which indicate the 24 hours of each day, commencing with 12 noon at the top. Minutes are indicated by a star pointer set against the second circle. The number of days which have passed since the last new moon are indicated by a crescent moon pointer, a golden moon appearing through a hole in the central disc to show it's visible shape in the night sky. At each quarter-hour the figures of jousting knights gallop around the turret just above the clock-face. A little higher and to the right hand side the figure of Jack Blandifer strikes the bells at every quarter hour with his heels. At the hour he strikes the bells with a hammer.
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