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LOWER HALSTOW, St Margaret
3 bells
Tenor: 6 cwt approx
Grid Ref. TQ860675
Rochester District
Frame: 1662?
Tuned: Never subsequently retuned
Hung for ringing but ringing fittings derelict. Chimed.

DETAILS OF THE BELLS

Bell

Weight

Diameter

Cast

Founder

1

4 cwt approx.

26½"

1662

William Hatch
2 4¾ cwt approx. 29"

1662

William Hatch
3 6 cwt approx. 31½"

1662

William Hatch

INSCRIPTIONS
1. william hatch made me 1662
 
2. william hatch made me 1662
 
3.
I H     H B     C W  

1662
 
 

HISTORY
1662 3 bells were cast by William Hatch and hung for ringing.
1797 Edward Hasted recorded 5 bells in the tower.  He might have confused this church with St Margaret High Halstow:
The church, which stands close to the creek, is dedicated to St. Margaret; it consists of three small isles and one chancel, with a low pointed steeple, in which hang five bells, and has nothing remarkable in it.
1887 Stahlschmidt notes the 3 bells.