Patrixbourne

PATRIXBOURNE, St Mary

	3 bells
	Tenor: 4-2-25 in D
	Grid Ref. TR190552
	Canterbury District
	Tuned: Never subsequently retuned
	Hung for ringing but derelict

DETAILS OF THE BELLS

Bell

Weight

Diameter

Cast

Founder

1

4 cwt approx.

26½"

1664

Thomas Palmar I

2 4½ cwt approx. 29"
c.1325

William le Belyetere

3 4-2-25 30"
1683

Thomas Palmar I

The tenor weight is given in old records, although this does appear to be rather light for its diameter.

INSCRIPTIONS

1. THOMAS PALMAR MADE 1664 CHRISTOPHER (rest illegible)

2.

AVE MARIA

GRACIA PLENA

3. T P C S

HISTORY

c.1325

Middle bell cast by William le Belyetere (who may have cast all three originally).

1664

Treble and Tenor recast by Thomas Palmar. The parish registers contain a note of this and mentions the weights 329 and 333 Q respectively (whatever this means).

GALLERY

An inspection in late 2004 at Patrixbourne (3, 4½ cwt) revealed some interesting fittings on the treble. These probably date from 1644. Note that there are no nuts visible, and the bolts are tightened by means of butterfly wedges (just visible top centre). The others have rusted away over the years, and the bell is just a tad insecure! (Photo Frank Lewis).

Bell	Weight	Diameter	Cast	Founder
1	4 cwt approx.	26½"	1664	Thomas Palmar I
2	4½ cwt approx.	29"	c.1325	William le Belyetere
3	4-2-25	30"	1683	Thomas Palmar I
The tenor weight is given in old records, although this does appear to be rather light for its diameter.

c.1325	Middle bell cast by William le Belyetere (who may have cast all three originally).
1664	Treble and Tenor recast by Thomas Palmar. The parish registers contain a note of this and mentions the weights 329 and 333 Q respectively (whatever this means).