Typology of Orthodox Church Bell Towers Built in Vyatka Governorate in the First Half of the XIX Century

The article addresses compositional features of bell towers built in Vyatka Governorate in the first half of the XIX century. The purpose of the research is to determine compositional characteristics and identify the main groups of bell towers built in Vyatka Governorate in the first half of the XIX century. Scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that the bell towers of this region are for the first time organised into groups and that the issue of attributing the structures is revised on the basis of a comprehensive study, which includes the mapping method. As a result of the research, a typology of bell tower design solutions comprising four types is developed and the key issues that require further study of the region architectural heritage are outlined.