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Meopham
 

Meopham, St John the Baptist


  • 8 bells hung for full circle ringing
  • Tenor: 12-1-10 in F♯.
  • Grid Ref: TQ644662
  • Rung from: Upstairs Ringing Room
  • Denomination: Church of England
    Diocese (Anglican): Rochester
  • Kent County Association of Change Ringers District: Rochester
  • Building Listed Grade: I Click for Heritage details.
  • Peals rung at the tower

Details of the Bells

Bell Weight
(most recent)
Diameter Note Date Founder Canons Retuned
® Treble 4-2-826½" F♯ 1949 Gillett & Johnston, Croydon (6693) Flat
® 2 4-2-2027⅛" E♯ 1949 Gillett & Johnston, Croydon (6694) Flat
® 3 4-3-1629" D♯ 1910 Mears & Stainbank, Whitechapel Removed
® 4 5-2-1431" C♯ 1650 Michael Darbie Removed
® 5 6-0-2431⅞" B 1677 John & Christopher Hodson, Whitechapel Conventional
® 6 7-1-934½" A♯ 1677 John & Christopher Hodson, Whitechapel Conventional
® 7 9-0-837" G♯ 1651 Michael Darbie Conventional
® Tenor 12-1-1041⁹⁄₁₆" F♯ 1679 Christopher Hodson, Whitechapel Conventional

®  - Hung for full circle ringing

Inscriptions

History

1382 An earthquake destroyed the two side aisles of the church.
1386 The side aisles were rebuilt by William Courtney, Archbishop of Canterbury.
1650 Treble (of 5) cast by Michael Darbie.
1651 4th (of 5) recast by Michael Darbie.
1677 2nd and 3rd (of 5) recast by John & Christopher Hodson.
1679 Tenor recast by Christopher Hodson. The Churchwarden at the time disputed the cost of the bell and was arrested.
1910 Bells rehung and treble added to make 6 by Mears & Stainbank.
1949 Bells rehung and 2 trebles added by Gillett & Johnston.
1984 Urgent repairs to the bells were carried out by Whitechapel.
2009 Tie rods and bracing were installed in an effort to reduce movement in the frame and foundation.



Love's Guide to the Church Bells of Kent Page updated: 1 April 2016