Ainderby Steeple St Helen SE 334921
History
Largely fourteenth century church with a tall west tower.
Bells
A peal of six bells hung for full circle ringing. The front three bells were transferred from Darlaston.
| Bell | Founder | Date | Cwt-Qtr-Lb | Diameter | Note |
| 1 | T Mears & Son | 1809 | 6-0-22 | 29.6875 | E |
| 2 | T Mears & Son | 1809 | 6-3-23 | 31.875 | D |
| 3 | T Mears & Son | 1809 | 7-3-17 | 34.0625 | C |
| 4 | (York - J Potter's Successor) | c1400 | 5-2-23 | 32.6875 | B |
| 5 | (Local) | 1636 | 7-1-17 | 35.5 | A |
| 6 | Samuel I Smith of York | 1706 | 9-3-23 | 39.125 | G |
Inscriptions
1: THOMAS MEARS & SON OF LONDON FECIT 1809
2: THOMAS MEARS & SON OF LONDON FECIT 1809
3: THOMAS MEARS & SON OF LONDON FECIT 1809
4: + RAPHAHEL ARCHANGELUS MEDICINA DEI DICTUS
5: CRY ALOVDE REPENT 1636
6: VOCO VENI PRECARE 1706 SS Ebor [six times]
Frame and Fittings
The six bells are hung in a low-side cast-iron frame with modern fittings by Eayre and Smith. The old bells retain their canons. The three original bells were rehung by Mallaby of Masham c1890 in a composite frame of oak beams with cast iron X shaped sides.
Clock
A two train clock by Benson of London 1863.
Sources
List of sources/date of visit