Weather vane down

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

BLACKSMITH Mike Judd of Greystone Forge, Forton, dismantled and brought down to earth the Chard Guildhall weather vane for restoration on Monday (February 18).

The seven-foot high, four hundred weight wrought iron structure took the team four-and-a-half hours to take down.

The weather vane had to be jacked two feet into the air and unbolted from the inside of the bell tower with a special tool made by Mr Judd.

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos