Walmer, Blessed St Mary

	1 bell
	Tenor 3½ cwt approx.
	Grid Ref.: TR367503
	Canterbury District
	Never subsequently retuned
	Hung in open gable

1120 The first St Mary's church was built as the chapel to the adjoining Walmer Manor (now in ruins). The original Norman entrance door and chancel arch survive, along with two windows on the south side. However, the nave's north wall was removed early in the 19th century to build on an extension, in which the Duke of Wellington who worshipped here whilst staying at Walmer Castle as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

1635 A bell was cast by Joseph Hatch.

1887 Stahlschmidt records 2 bells, the Hatch bell and a larger blank one.

1887-8 A new parish church was built in Walmer and this church was restored . The Hatch bell was rehung in the new stone gable.

1892 The uninscribed bell was recast to be the 6th of the new ring at the new church.

1970 The Hatch bell was rehung with new fittings for swing chiming by Whitechapel (work done on site by Harry Parkes).

Bell	Weight	Diameter	Cast	Founder
1	3½ cwt approx.	25½"	1635	Joseph Hatch
Stahlschmidt also recorded a blank bell here of 27 inches in 1887 which was recast for St Mary's Walmer.

1120	The first St Mary's church was built as the chapel to the adjoining Walmer Manor (now in ruins). The original Norman entrance door and chancel arch survive, along with two windows on the south side. However, the nave's north wall was removed early in the 19th century to build on an extension, in which the Duke of Wellington who worshipped here whilst staying at Walmer Castle as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
1635	A bell was cast by Joseph Hatch.
1887	Stahlschmidt records 2 bells, the Hatch bell and a larger blank one.
1887-8	A new parish church was built in Walmer and this church was restored . The Hatch bell was rehung in the new stone gable.
1892	The uninscribed bell was recast to be the 6th of the new ring at the new church.
1970	The Hatch bell was rehung with new fittings for swing chiming by Whitechapel (work done on site by Harry Parkes).