The chemistry of the Dyfi estuary means that the bell has turned this beautiful shade of blue. Notice the seaweed, resulting from the tidal flow and relatively fresh water in the Dyfi.

A close-up of the patina developing from the seas off Anglesey

photo credit Millie Bower

At low tide in Summer

This relatively early photo shows the bell before it had begun to acquire the patina of the sea around Anglesey.

The mounting framework was contributed to the project by apprentices at the nearby Wylfa Nuclear Power Station - now closed. 

Poem and translation by Gyndwr Thomas

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Gillian Clarke, 2014 (then National Poet of Wales)

This poem was composed for and read at the dedication of the bell.

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Due to its unique location, installing the bell needed help from a fishing boat.