Faversham, St Saviour (now "The Hot Tin")
Photo: Lisa Valder, 2016 |
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Prior to 1970 |
Bell | Weight (most recent) | Diameter | Date | Founder | Retuned | Fate | |
Single Bell | 0-2-18 | 14¾" | 1884 | John Warner & Sons | Never | Metal used for new treble for Ashford, 1970 |
History |
1884 | A small bell was cast by John Warner & Co. | ||
1886 | A new church dedicated to St Saviour (named after the patron saint of the nearby ruined Faversham Abbey) was built as a daughter church to the parish church of St Mary of Charity. It was built of corrigated iron sheets over a softwood frame and was known as the "tin church". The Warner bell was hung under the small spirelet. | ||
1951 | The church was deconsecrated and was subsequently used as a gymnasium for the nearby Church of England primary school. In later years it was a joinery shop (Premier Faversham Joinery) before being bought and converted into a venue with accommodation. | ||
1970 | The bell was taken down and the metal used towards the treble at St Mary, Ashford. |
Gallery |
An old postcard of the church. Photo: David Cawley collection |
Love's Guide to the Church Bells of Kent | Page updated: 10 October 2020 |