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BECKENHAM, Christ Church

8 bells
Tenor: 4-1-9 in E
Grid Ref. TQ374695
Lewisham District
Hung Dead
Clavier Chime

DETAILS OF THE BELLS

Bell Weight Diameter Cast Founder

1

0-2-6

13⅝"

1929

Gillett & Johnston (No 3453)

2

0-2-18

14⅜"

1929

Gillett & Johnston

3

0-3-14

16"

1929

Gillett & Johnston

4

1-1-3

18⅛"

1929

Gillett & Johnston (No 3120)

5

1-2-22

20"

1929

Gillett & Johnston (No 3539)

6

1-3-25

20⅞"

1929

Gillett & Johnston (No 3705)

7

2-3-26

24⅜"

1929

Gillett & Johnston (No 3876)

8

4-1-9

27"

1929

Gillett & Johnston (No 3877)

The bells are broadly tuned to an equal temperament scale.

HISTORY

1876

Church built.

1878

Parish created from that of St George's, Beckenham.

1929

Chime of 8 cast and installed by Gillett & Johnston.

1932

Bells may have been attended to.