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Hoath, Holy Cross
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Details of the Bells |
Bell | Weight (most recent) | Diameter | Note | Date | Founder | Canons | Retuned | ||
® | 2 | 3½ cwt approx. | 25½" | C♯ | Richard Kerner | Conventional |
Inscriptions |
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History |
1303 | Church built, originally dedicated to the "Holy Virgin and Holy Spirit". | ||
c | 1530 | A bell was cast by Richard Kerner (later middle of 3). | |
1696 | 2 bells cast or recast (treble and tenor of 3). | ||
1760 | Record of 3 bells in the tower. [1] | ||
1842 | Church repaired. | ||
1887 | Stahlschmidt noted the 3 bells, but quoted the dedication of the church as St Mary the Virgin and the Holy Trinity. |
[1] | This Church consists only of The Chancell and Body. The Steeple stands at the West End; in it hang 3 Bells without Inscription. (Rev’d Bryan Faussett, 1760) |
Love's Guide to the Church Bells of Kent | Page updated: 28 March 2020 |