birkby St Peter NZ 332023
History
A brick church built in 1776 with a twin bell-cote at the west end which was rebuilt in 2009.
Bells
Two bells hung for swing chiming. The bells were restored by Taylors of Loughborough in 2009.
| Bell | Founder | Date | Cwt-Qtr-Lb | Diameter | Note |
| 1 | John Hoton of York (?) | 1454-76 | 2.2.7 | 21.5" | A flat (-37cents) |
| 2 | John Hoton of York (?) | 1454-76 | 2.2.13 | 23" | G (-23 cents) |
Inscriptions
1: Sancta Elena Orapronobis
2: Sancte petre ora pro nobis
Frame and Fittings
Hung from wooden headstocks with chiming levers in a double bell-cote.
Sources
ARA 2009