Grid Reference:-
140/423701
Postcode:
CV23 9PJ
Bell Audio:-
None Available
Guild Affiliation:-
Coventry DG
Peals Rung Here:-
None
Unringable
History Of The Bells
An old and interesting installation, parts of the frame being of 14th century date. The frame was remodelled in the 17th century. The fittings are largely of 18th century date, some work being carried out by John Standlyt of Martin in 1777 at a cost of £10 3s 0d. The treble swings east to west on the south side of the frame and the other three North - South in three parallel pits, second, then tenor. then third. The rope circle is therefore anticlockwise.
The bells retain their canons and have not been quarter-turned. They are sounded by an Ellacombe chiming apparatus supplied by Taylors in 1950.
There is sometimes some distant hope that the bells may be restored, but nothing is imminent.
Details Of The Bells
1 Hugh Watts II, Leicester 1636 3¾cwt 2 Newcombe, Leicester 1607 4½cwt 3 Hugh Watts II, Leicester 1623 6cwt 4 Hugh Watts II, Leicester 1616 8½cwt 34.25"
Photo Gallery
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