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The Great Bell of the Palace of Westminster clock tower, commonly known as Big Ben, is made from 13.5 ton, (13,760 Kg) of a copper/tin alloy known as 'bell metal' or Bronze.
The Clock Tower is made of Brickwork covered by Limestone Stone cladding for the first 200 Feet (61 metres) and the remaining 115 feet (35 metres) is a framed cast iron spire.
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∙ 9y agoThere were a number of materials used to build the Big Ben Tower in London. These include a copper and tin alloy, limestone, a well as iron spire.
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∙ 14y agoThe great bell of the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, commonly known as Big Ben is made of bronze - an alloy always used for making bells.
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∙ 11y agoBecause that is bell metal. Big Ben is a bell !
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What were the materials used to build the big ben?
There were a number of materials used to build the Big Ben Tower in London. These include a copper and tin alloy, limestone, a well as iron spire.
What geometric shapes are used to build big Ben?
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What tools and equipment ere used to build Big Ben?
334 limestone stairs to the top.
Did sir Norman foster build big Ben?
no he did not
How do you build big ben out of popsicle sticks?
By Being Creative.
Was big ben build in the renaissance?
No. Big Ben is actually the name of the 14 ton bell in the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. It was installed in 1859.
Why is Big Ben in London?
This is where it was built, to be included in the re-build of the Houses of Parliament.
What was the style of architecture used for big ben?
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) was built in the Gothic style.
What shapes were used to build big ben?
The clock tower which is part of Westminster Palace in London (in the UK) and which is commonly referred to as Big Ben* is actually constructed from brick with an ornamental limestone cladding. * There is some debate as to whether the name "Big Ben" refers to the clock tower or is actually the name of the bell contained inside!
How long did big ben exist?
Since 1859 when it was completed. It took several years to build.
How many years did it take to make Big Ben?
It took 34 years to build the tower.
How far can you see big ben from?
Well to be honest no one can actually see big ben Because Big Ben is actually a bell that's why you hear the sound. Big Ben is called Big Ben because there used to be a man who was realy fat and very tall so massive used to work at the parlemetory house so they thought it was a good idea to name a bell after him his name was Benjaman Zaspheer.
