belfry
noun
The bells in the belfry rang out, alerting the townspeople to the impending danger. The villagers rushed to their homes and prepared for the worst as the storm approached. As the wind howled, the bells in the belfry rang louder and louder, a reminder of the power of nature.
Example
1. The bell in the belfry rang out at noon to signal the start of the town's festival.
2. The church's belfry was a popular spot for nesting birds.
3. The belfry was a prominent landmark in the city skyline.