Brenzett, St Eanswith
Photo: Richard Offen, 2011 |
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Details of the Bells |
Bell | Weight (most recent) | Diameter | Note | Date | Founder | Canons | Retuned | ||
® | 1 | 6¾ cwt approx. | 33½" | 1630 | John Wilnar, Borden, Kent | Conventional | Never | ||
® | 2 | 8 cwt approx. | 36" | 1669 | Thomas Palmar I | Conventional | Never | ||
® | 3 | 11½ cwt approx | 39¾" | 1420 | Unknown | Conventional | Never |
Bellframes |
Frame | Bells | Year | Maker | Material | Truss(es) | Local Layout | |||
1 | All bells | Timber |
Inscriptions |
History |
c | 1420 | The tenor was cast, probably by a London Founder. | |
1552 | Record of 3 bells. [1] | ||
1630 | Present treble cast. | ||
1669 | Present middle cast. | ||
1799 | Record of 3 bells. [2] | ||
c | 1830 | During the early 19th century, the bells were rehung with new fittings but on the medieval frame. |
[1] | Item iij gret bells and ij hand bells. (Edwardian Inventory, 1552) |
[2] | The church, which is dedicated to St. Eanswith, consists of two isles and two chancels, having a spire steeple shingled at the west end, in which hang three bells. ('The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent. Vol 8', Edward Hasted) |
Love's Guide to the Church Bells of Kent | Page updated: 1 April 2016 |