Bells
Ring of 6 bells (7-2-16 / 388kg) in the key of A#.
Dedication
St John the Evangelist.
Location
OS map ref. SU 654645 (map 175)
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Parking
Parking is available near the Church but when this becomes full more parking is available about 100yards over the road.
Access/Height
Access to the ringing chamber is via a near vertical set of metal steps with a hand rail and through an opening in the ringing chamber floor.
Service ringing
Practice ringing
We practice on a Monday evening between 19:30 and 21:00 at one of the 3 towers within the Benefice, either Mortimer St John’s, Mortimer St Mary’s or Padworth St John’s.
Please contact either of the joint tower captains for more information: Nick Munson 07905 617665 or Elaine Perkins 07765 837721.
Facilities
There are no clocks or clock hammers. Ropes are kept in rope warmers.
Bell details
| No. | Weight cwt qr lb | Note | Date Cast | Founder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-3-5 | G | 1896 | Mears & Stainbank |
| 2 | 4-2-5 | E# | 1896 | Mears & Stainbank |
| 3 | 4-3-17 | D# | 1896 | Mears & Stainbank |
| 4 | 5-0-26 | D | 1896 | Mears & Stainbank |
| 5 | 6-1-6 | C | 1896 | Mears & Stainbank |
| 6 | 7-2-16 | A# | 1896 | Mears & Stainbank |