Grid Reference:-
151/472562
Postcode:
CV47 7SN
Bell Audio:-
Hear the bells
Guild Affiliation:-
Coventry DG
Peals Rung Here:-
None
No Regular Ringing
History Of The Bells
These bells are hung in a two-tier wrought iron frame by Frederick Webb of Kidlington in 1922, the treble being hung above the others. Mears & Stainbank replaced the treble headstock in 1959. All the bells have been quarter turned. A grant was given to the church by the Coventry DG on 7/7/01 to help repair the treble wheel and to install rope guides. This has been completed. A small tower, making any projected augmentation difficult.
The bells do not form a "true" three, being about 1, 3 & 4 of a four - those old enough might remember the children's show, "The Banana Splits"; the bells form the first three notes of the signature tune! They have been quarter pealed, in 1990. The exact pitch of the tenor is Bb-12 cents.
Follow the signs for the village centre from the (relatively!) main road and you soon find the church and can park on the road before or after it.
Details Of The Bells
1 Henry Bagley I, Chacombe 1670 4cwt 27.75" 1214.5Hz (Eb-42c) 2 Thomas Newcombe, Leicester c1580 6½cwt 31.75" 1015.5Hz (B+48c) 3 Henry Bagley I, Chacombe 1670 8cwt 34.375" 926.0Hz (Bb-12c)
Photo Gallery
The church, looking west. |
The church, looking east |