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Allington, Allington Castle Gatehouse
 Photo: Wikidpedia (anonymous)
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Details of the Bells |
| Bell | Weight (most recent) | Diameter | Note | Date | Founder | Canons | Retuned | ||
| Single bell | 12⁷⁄₁₆" | A | 1968 | Mears & Stainbank, Whitechapel | Never |
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History |
| 1281 | The existing manor house on the site was fortified by Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports Stephen de Penchester. | ||
| 1492 | Castle was converted into a mansion. | ||
| 1905 | Castle restored by Sir Martin Conway. | ||
| 1951 | The castle became home to a convent of the Order of Carmelites. The castle is currently the private residence of the psephologist Sir Robert Worcester and Lady Worcester and is not open to the public. | ||
| 1968 | Bell cast and hung in the Gatehouse. |
| Love's Guide to the Church Bells of Kent | Page updated: 18 June 2020 |