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History  Built in 1897-8 by G F Bodley.  South tower almost detached from the main building.

Bells

A peal of six bells hung for full circle ringing. Originally a clock chime of 1946 they were augmented to six and hung for ringing through the efforts of Ronald Dove. Previously there were three bells.

Bell Founder Date Cwt-Qtr-Lb Diameter Note
1 John Taylor of Loughborough 1946 3-1-0 27.125" G
2 John Taylor of Loughborough 1946 3-2-4 27.875" F
3 John Taylor of Loughborough 1946 4-0-4 30" E flat
4 John Taylor of Loughborough 1954 4-3-9 32.375" D
5 John Taylor of Loughborough 1954 5-2-0 35.875" C
6 John Taylor of Loughborough 1946 7-2-23 37.75" B flat

 

Inscriptions

List of

Frame and Fittings

Hung in a cast iron low-sided frame in the original clock room with modern fittings dating from 1954.

Sources

List of sources/date of visit