Acrise, St Martin
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Details of the Bells |
Bell | Weight (most recent) | Diameter | Note | Date | Founder | Canons | Retuned | ||
® | 1 | 4 cwt approx. | 26" | 1664 | Thomas Palmar I | Never |
Inscriptions |
History |
1552 | Record of 2 bells. [1] | ||
1664 | Bell cast by Thomas Palmar I and hung in a frame which appears to have been built at the same time, as it is engaged with the timberwork of the turret. | ||
1758 | Record of 1 bell. [2] | ||
1799 | Record of 1 bell. [3] | ||
1922 | The tower was significantly altered and partially rebuilt. | ||
1967 | Bell inspected by David Cawley who noted that the fittings appeared to be as old as the bell, and included a large half wheel converted to a full one. The bell appeared never to have been out of the turret since installation. |
[1] | "Item ij bells in the stepill" (Edwardian Inventory, 1552) |
[2] | "This Church, which is very small, consists of the Chancell and Body only. In The Tower, which is very low, hangs 1 little Bell, inscribed thus: Thomas Palmar made Me." ("The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent", Edward Hasted, 1758) |
[3] | The church, which is dedicated to St. Martin, is but small, consisting of only one isle and one chance, having a tower at the west end, with a low turret on it, flat at top, in which there is one bell. ('The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, Vol 8', Edward Hasted) |
Elsewhere in the Parish |
Acrise, Acrise Place Single clock bell hung in a cupola above old stables |
Love's Guide to the Church Bells of Kent | Page updated: 18 June 2020 |