Denton

DENTON, St Mary Magdalene

	2 bells (formerly 3)
	Tenor 7˝ cwt approx.
	Canterbury District
	Frame: Medieval side by side frame for 3 bells (adapted)
	Retuning: Never subsequently retuned
	Hung for ringing but no longer ringable (swing chimed)
	Ground Floor

DETAILS OF THE BELLS

Bell Weight Diameter Pitch Cast
Founder

1

5 cwt approx.

31˝"

c.1400

Robert Crouch

2

7˝ cwt approx.

34˝"

c.1400

Robert Crouch

INSCRIPTIONS

1.

Sancte Leonarde Ora Pro Nobis [2 shields]

2.

Nomen Magdalene Campana Gerit Melodie [2 shields]

FORMER TREBLE

Bell Weight Diameter Cast
Founder

1

4 cwt approx.

27ž"

c.1430

John Walgrave

1.

Iohannes Est Nomen Eius

HISTORY

c.1400

The two present 15th century bells cast.

c.1430

Treble bell cast (of 3).

c.1700

Bells hung for full circle ringing.

1870

Treble sold to raise funds (it was cracked).

1887

Stahlschmidt records the two bells and states that there used to be a 3rd.

Bell	Weight	Diameter	Pitch	Cast	Founder
1	5 cwt approx.	31˝"		c.1400	Robert Crouch
2	7˝ cwt approx.	34˝"		c.1400	Robert Crouch

Bell	Weight	Diameter	Cast	Founder
1	4 cwt approx.	27ž"	c.1430	John Walgrave

c.1400	The two present 15th century bells cast.
c.1430	Treble bell cast (of 3).
c.1700	Bells hung for full circle ringing.
1870	Treble sold to raise funds (it was cracked).
1887	Stahlschmidt records the two bells and states that there used to be a 3rd.