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Lower Halstow
 

Lower Halstow, St Margaret


  • 3 bells hung for full circle ringing but unringable
  • Tenor: 6 cwt approx.
  • Grid Ref: TQ860674
  • Complete ring cast at the same time
  • Denomination: Church of England
    Diocese (Anglican): Rochester
  • Building Listed Grade: II Click for Heritage details.
  • Peals rung at the tower

Details of the Bells

Bell Weight
(most recent)
Diameter Note Date Founder Canons Retuned
® 1 4 cwt approx.26½" 1662 William Hatch
® 2 4¾ approx.29" 1662 William Hatch
® 3 6 cwt approx.31½" 1662 William Hatch

®  - Hung for full circle ringing

Inscriptions

History

1662 3 bells were cast by William Hatch.
1798 Hasted records 5 bells in the tower. It is not clear whether he has confused this church with St Margaret, High Halstow. [1]
[1] The church, which stands close to the creek, is dedicated to St. Margaret; it consists of three small isles and one chancel, with a low pointed steeple, in which hang five bells, and has nothing remarkable in it. ('The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent. Vol 6', Edward Hasted)



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