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Minster in Thanet, St Mary
 Photo: Richard Offen, 2005
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Details of the Bells |
| Bell | Weight (most recent) | Diameter | Note | Date | Founder | Retuned | |
| Treble | 7¼ cwt approx | 34½" | B | 1636 | Joseph Hatch, Ulcombe, Kent | Never | |
| 2 | 8½ cwt approx | 36⅝" | A | 1626 | Joseph Hatch, Ulcombe, Kent | Never | |
| 3 | 10 cwt approx. | 38¼" | G | 1660 | Thomas Palmar I | Never | |
| 4 | 12 cwt approx. | 40⅞" | F♯ | William Oldfield | Never | ||
| Tenor | 17 cwt approx. | 45¼" | E | 1636 | Joseph Hatch, Ulcombe, Kent | Never |
Inscriptions |
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History |
| 1538 | -61 | Bell cast by William Oldfield. | |
| 1626 | Present 2nd cast. | ||
| 1636 | Present treble and tenor cast. | ||
| 1660 | Present 3rd cast. | ||
| 1987 | Spire blew down in the strong winds of that year. | ||
| 1988 | Spire rebuilt and ringing resumed. |
Gallery |
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Recent Peals The most recent performances, according to BellBoard.
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Recent Quarter Peals The most recent performances, according to BellBoard.
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Full list of peals on Bellboard here |
Full list of quarters on Bellboard here |
| Love's Guide to the Church Bells of Kent | Page updated: 1 April 2016 |