Bells
Ring of 6 bells (10 cwt / ~510kg) in the key of A flat.
Location
OS map ref. SU 634764 (map 175)
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Parking
There is a public car park approx 100m north of the church. A path at the back of the car park runs through to the west side of the church.
Access/Height
Ground floor ring with a long draught. Entrance is via a small door at the base of the tower.
Service ringing
Sunday morning: 09:30am to 10:00am
Practice ringing
Thursday evenings – 8:00pm to 9:15pm
Facilities
Toilet, normally locked
Belfry fittings
There are canons on all of the bells.
Bell details
| No. | Weight cwt qr lb | Note | Date Cast | Founder | Inscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4-1-0 | F | 1720 | Abraham Rudhall II, Gloucester | WHEN WE RING I SWEETLY SING A R 1720 |
| 2 | 5-0-0 | Eb | 1720 | Abraham Rudhall II, Gloucester | GOD PRESERVE THE CHURCH AMEN A R 1720 |
| 3 | 5-3-0 | Db | 1720 | Abraham Rudhall II, Gloucester | PEACE & GOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD A R 1720 |
| 4 | 6-0-0 | C | 1720 | Abraham Rudhall II, Gloucester | ABR : RUDHALL OF GLOVCESTER BELLFOVNDER 1720 |
| 5 | 7-2-0 | Bb | 1720 | Abraham Rudhall II, Gloucester | PROSPERITY TO ALL OUR BENEFACTORS A R 1720 |
| 6 | 10-0-0 | Ab | 1720 | Abraham Rudhall II, Gloucester | THE REVND BEN LOVELING RECTR : WM LOADER & RICH WILDER CHURCH WARDENS 1720 |
History
The brick tower was built in 1718, using chalk-based stone for structural support and faced with brick. The bells were installed in 1720. With the exception of the tower, the church was completely re-built in 1866, with walls being faced with flint
The 6 bells were cast by Abraham Rudhall II of Gloucester in 1720. They were rehung in 1876 by Whites of Appleton and again in 1921 by Mears & Stainbank.