SHORNE, Ss Peter & Paul |
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DETAILS OF THE BELLS |
Bell Weight Diameter Cast Founder
1
4 cwt approx.
27¼"
1803
Thomas Mears I
2
4½ cwt approx
29½"
1803
Thomas Mears I
3
5 cwt approx.
31¼"
1803
Thomas Mears I
4
5½ cwt approx
32½"
1803
Thomas Mears I
5
7 cwt approx.
34¾"
1803
Thomas Mears I
6
9-2-0
37¾"
1803
Thomas Mears I
INSCRIPTIONS |
| 1. | THOMAS MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1803 |
| 2. | THOMAS MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1803 |
| 3. | THOMAS MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1803 |
| 4. | THOMAS MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1803 |
| 5. | THOMAS MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1803 |
| 6. | THE REVD. ROBT. FOOTE VICAR MR JARVIS NOAKES MR WILLIAM BILBOE CH. WARDEN T MEARS FECIT 1803 |
HISTORY |
1803
6 bells were cast by Thomas Mears.
1914
Bells rehung by Alfred Bowell in a new frame for 8.
1914 6th Aug:
To rehanging the six bells in new steel frames for eight bells £130. To new clock hammer & connection s £2 total £132. Paid cq 24 April 1914.1914 6 Aug:
To chiming apparatus with door complete £8-10-0. To new window to south side of tower £3. To netting to other three windows 10/- £12. Paid cq. 8 Aug 1914.1933 13 Oct:
To six 70 ft ropes. Carriage pad to Gravesend Sta. £6-11-0. Paid cq. 31 Oct 1933.1996
The clapper staple on the 3rd was found to be loose, so it was drilled out and rehung by the Kent C.A.
