Cricklade's 125-year-old Jubilee Clock knocked down by truck

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 11:29 · Archive

Cricklade's Jubilee Clock, erected in 1897, was toppled by a truck on High Street around 10pm on Tuesday.

Cricklade's Jubilee Clock, standing in the town's High Street for over a century, was toppled by a truck around 10pm on Tuesday. The clock pole was ripped away from its base and most of the upper section of the clock was smashed off. The structure lay on its side on the pavement, surrounded by police tape.

The clock was erected in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. According to Cricklade Town Council, it was 'seen by thousands of passing travellers every day'. The council owns and maintains the structure.

This is not the first time the clock has been damaged. It was previously knocked down by a military vehicle around the time of World War II.

Cricklade Town Council said in a statement that householders would notice the High Street 'looks very different today'. The council pledged to return the clock 'to its full glory', though initial steps will involve dealing with insurance companies, which have already been contacted.

The council described the clock as 'iconic', acknowledging that while the term is often overused, it was appropriate in this case.

Cricklade's 125-year-old Jubilee Clock knocked down by truck — Image: Swindon Advertiser

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‘Iconic’ 125-year-old town clock knocked down by truckAN ‘ICONIC’ town clock that was first put up more than 125 years ago has been knocked down by a truck near Cirencester.Swindon Advertiser · 28 Oct, 10:22
‘Iconic’ 125-year-old town clock knocked down by truckAN ‘ICONIC’ town clock that was first put up more than 125 years ago has been knocked down by a truck near Cirencester.Wiltshire Times · 28 Oct, 10:22
‘Iconic’ 125-year-old town clock knocked down by truckAN ‘ICONIC’ town clock that was first put up more than 125 years ago has been knocked down by a truck near Cirencester.Gazette & Herald · 28 Oct, 10:22

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