clocher

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But down south, in French rugby's heartlands l'esprit de clocher - literally 'the spirit of the belltower' - is a thing.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

Its chief feature—and one of real distinction—is its octagonal clocher, in brick, dating from the fourteenth century.

From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

The clocher or belfry of St. Front is accredited as being one of the most remarkable eleventh-century erections of its kind in any land.

From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

Taken together with the fleches of the facade, this clocher of Coutances forms a group such as one very seldom sees.

From Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres by Adams, Henry

Even "a sort of chemin de ronde" remains around the clocher, perhaps once provided with a parapet of defence.

From Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres by Adams, Henry