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MAIDSTONE, St Luke

Photo DrL 25th Jan 2007
 
1 bell
Tenor: 7 cwt approx. in G flat (1823 Hz)
Grid Ref. TQ765564
Maidstone District
Frame: 1897
Retuning: Never subsequently retuned
Rung from the Ground Floor
Currently unringable
¯ Sound clip
(Recorded by Dickon Love, 25th Jan 2007)

DETAILS OF THE BELL

Bell Weight Diameter Pitch Cast Founder

1

7 cwt approx.

333/8"

G flat

1897

John Warner & Sons

INSCRIPTION

1. CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LTD LONDON 1897.
 

HISTORY

1897

Bell cast and hung for ringing in the sinuous tower and spire of St Luke's church, by John Warner & Sons.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo DrL 25th Jan 2007

The single bell, hung for ringing, is at the top of chimney like tower.
Photo DrL 25th Jan 2007
Photographing the bell was very difficult in the very small space.
Photo DrL 25th Jan 2007
Photo DrL 25th Jan 2007
Photo DrL 25th Jan 2007