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Warehorne, St Matthew
 Photo: Richard Offen, 2006
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Details of the Bells |
| Bell | Weight (most recent) | Diameter | Note | Date | Founder | Retuned |
| Treble | 4-0-18 | 27" | E | 1936 | Alfred Bowell, Ipswich | |
| 2 | 4-3-0 | 29" | D | 1721 | John Waylett, Cripplegate | |
| 3 | 5-2-8 | 31½" | C | 1721 | John Waylett, Cripplegate | |
| 4 | 6-2-12 | 32½" | B | 1913 | Alfred Bowell, Ipswich | |
| 5 | 7-3-12 | 36½" | A | 1913 | Alfred Bowell, Ipswich | |
| Tenor | 9-2-8 | 39" | G | 1721 | John Waylett, Cripplegate |
Inscriptions |
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Earlier bells |
| Bell | Weight (most recent) |
Diameter | Note | Date | Founder | Retuned | Fate |
| 3 (of 5) | 32½" | 1721 | John Waylett | Never | Recast 1913 | ||
| 4 (of 5) | 36½" | 1723 | John Waylett | Never | Recast 1913 |
History |
| 1552 | Record of 4 bells in the tower. | ||
| 1721 | Bells 1, 2, 3 and 5 (of 5) recast by John Waylett who rehung the bells in a new timber frame. | ||
| 1723 | 4th (of 5) recast by John Waylett. | ||
| 1776 | Present tower built. | ||
| 1799 | Record of 5 bells in the tower. [1] | ||
| 1913 | 3 and 4 (of 5) recast by Alfred Bowell and the remainder rehung. [2] | ||
| 1936 | A treble was added to make 6, by Alfred Bowell. [3] |
| [1] | The church, which is dedicated to St. Matthew, is a large handsome building, consisting of three isles and a chancel, all which are ceiled, and handsomely kept. At the west end is a square brick tower, built about twenty-six years ago, in the room of the ('The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent. Vol 8', Edward Hasted) |
| [2] | To recasting the 3rd & 4th bells and rehanging the peal of five. To repairing the floor under the bells and strengthening the framework £74. Paid cq. 19 Mar 1913. (Bowell records, 7 Mar 1913) |
| [3] | 1936 7 July: To supplying new treble bell complete as per contract $60. To 2 best bell ropes @ 22/- £2-4-0. Total £62-4-0. Paid cq on a/c £32-4-0 7 July 1936. cq £30 10 Aug 1936. 1936 10 July: To 13 handbells £4. Paid by cq. 28 Aug 1936. (Bowell records) |
Gallery |
Bells 1, 2 and 3. Photo: Christopher J Cooper, 2000 |
and bells 4, 5 and 6. Photo: Christopher J Cooper, 2000 |
The layout of the 6 bells in their frame as seen from above. Photo: Christopher J Cooper, 2000 |
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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 here |
Full list of quarters here |
| Love's Guide to the Church Bells of Kent | Page updated: 1 April 2016 |