Considered one of the oldest bells in Catalonia and the oldest in the Girona region, the piece has been striking the quarter-hours for centuries from the Romanesque bell tower. The deterioration of its inner layer has led the council to commission a new bell from a specialized company to replace the original.

Once removed, the local government intends to safeguard the bell so it can be displayed at the Museu Espai Ceretània. This aims to ensure the preservation of this heritage element, which features engravings of a shield, a bell, and a rampant lion.

The Santa Cecília bell tower currently houses four bells. In addition to the Ave Maria Gràcia, the set includes the Francesca, the Esperança Carme, and a fourth piece manufactured in France in 1800. The bell to be replaced is notable for its elongated shape and characteristic high-pitched sound.