Bell Loft

The Belfry of Six Bells

There are six bells in the belfry, five of which were tuned and re-hung in 1951.   The total weight is 61.5 cwt (6,888 lbs)

Bell 1 = C (hung in 1951)

Bell 2 = B Major.  (Dated 1723 and with engraved arms of the Fry family).

Bell 3 = A Major.  (Bearing the inscription, "Protégé virgo pia quos convoco Sancta Maria).                                

Bell 4 = G  (With the inscription, "Est mihi collatum I.H.S. istud nomen amatum")

Bell 5 = F  (Inscribed "T. Pyke, Bridgewater, 1781, Samuel Hardy, John Long, Churchwardens."). 

Bell 6 = E   (Major.  Decorated with a border of roses, thistles and harp, together with the date 1638, some initials and "Hark how I call, prepare your hearts and        come to the Kingdom of God and of his Sonne.")

It is reasonable to suggest a late fourteenth century date for the tower because of its Perpendicular style of window and doorway.

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