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UPPER HARDRES, Ss Peter & Paul

Photo RCO Apr 2005
3 bells
Tenor: 8¼ cwt approx. in G
Grid Ref. TR153507
Canterbury District
Hung for ringing derelict in its frame and rung using Ellacombe apparatus.

DETAILS OF THE BELLS
Bell Weight Diameter Cast Founder

1

4¼ cwt approx.

27½"

1727

Samuel Knight

2

6½ cwt approx.

33½"

1609

Joseph Hatch

3

8¼ cwt approx.

36"

1385-1418

William Dawe

INSCRIPTIONS
1. SAM = KNIGHT MADE ME ¡ ¡ 1727 I B ¡ ¡
2. ioseph hatch made me 1609
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Upper Hardres church, situated next to Hardres Court, serves the village of Bossingham.