Ainderby Steeple St Helen  SE 334921

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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 Succesor) 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

List of

Frame and Fittings

The six bells are hung in a metal frame with modern fittings by Eayre and Smith.  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