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A church tower that tapers (that comes to a point at the top) is called a steeple. The base is usually straight and the top bit that comes to the point is called the spire.

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The tapering pointy structure at the top of a church is called a steeple. Some churches may even have more than one steeple! You can see examples of steeples at the "Related Links" below.

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