Brenzett

BRENZETT, St Eanswith

	3 bells
	Tenor: 11½ cwt approx. in A flat
	Grid Ref. TQ005277
	Ashford District
	Frame: Mediaeval timber frame
	Tuned: Never subsequently retuned
	Hung for ringing but swing chimed

Bell	Weight	Diameter	Pitch	Cast	Founder
1	6¾ cwt approx.	33½"		1630	John Wilnar
2	8 cwt approx.	36"		1669	Thomas Palmar I
3	11½ cwt approx.	39¾"	A flat	c.1420	Unknown

1.

IOH à WILAR à MADE à ME à 1630

2. THOMAS PALMAR MADE ME 1669 BENIAMIN HARRIS CW T·P·Y

3.

Dulcis Sisto Melis Vocor Campana Michaelis

HISTORY

c.1420

The tenor was cast, probably by a London Founder.

1552

Record of 3 bells.

1630

Present treble cast.

1669
Present middle bell cast.

1799 Edward Hasted wrote:
The church, which is dedicated to St. Eanswith, consists of two isles and two chancels, having a spire steeple shingled at the west end, in which hang three bells.

Early 19th Cent
The bells were rehung with new fittings but on the medieval frame.