PRESTON (near Faversham) St Catherine |
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DETAILS OF THE BELLS |
Bell Weight Diameter Note Cast Founder 1
1¾ cwt approx. 19
3/4"B
1853
John Warner & Sons
2
2¼ cwt approx. 21
5/8"F sharp
1575
Robert Doddes
3
3½ cwt approx. 24
1/2"E
1725
Richard Phelps
INSCRIPTIONS |
| 1. | J WARNER & SONS LONDON 1853 | ||
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HISTORY |
1575
Present middle bell cast.
1725
Present tenor bell cast. Whilst it is not clear who the founder was, the ornaments belong to Richard Phelps.
1853
Present treble cast. Bells rehung in a new deal frame for 6 on 3 levels. Bell chamber rebuilt.
1868
New spire added.
1968
New ringing ropes were put on the bells and the bells were rung full circle once or twice at this time. They are currently unringable.
PHOTOGRAPHS |
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The treble bell by John Warner - their earliest known work in Kent. |
2nd, thought to be by Roberts Doddes of Whitechapel |
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The tenor. This second hand bell hangs in 18th Cent fittings in a frame of 1853. Notice the tuning marks in the sound bow to flatten the harmonics. |