In the medieval cities of northern France, Flanders and
the Lower Rhine area, the belfry was the symbol of citizen
pride and independence.  It was a tall, square tower,
located in the center of the city, freestanding or
connected to a market hall.  In it hung the city bells,
and in it were kept the charters and documents that
granted the city and the guilds their rights.

This particular belfry has a small ceremonial room
connected to it.  In the top hangs the (really swinging)
bell that is sounded on special occasions or on alarm calls.
In the very top the city colours fly.  The tower is built
rather asymmetrically : the base is 8x8 studs, the tower
itself is 7x7, and the top ceiling is 8x9. This latter size
forces the rooftop to be built on with a half stud offset.