6 bells Tenor 9-2-8 in G Grid Ref. TQ989325 Ashford District Frame: 1721 John Waylett. Retuning: Never subsequently retuned Ground Floor PEALS

Bell	Weight	Diameter	Cast	Founder
1	4-0-18	27"	1936	Alfred Bowell
2	4-3-0	29"	1721	John Waylett
3	5-2-8	31½"	1721	John Waylett
4	6-2-12	32½"	1913	Alfred Bowell
5	7-3-12	36½"	1913	Alfred Bowell
6	9-2-8	39"	1721	John Waylett

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1552	Record of 4 bells in the tower.
1721	Bells 1, 2, 3 and 5 (of 5) recast by John Waylett who rehung the bells in a new timber frame.
1723	4th (of 5) recast by John Waylett.
1776	Present tower built.
1799	Edward Hasted writes:
	The church, which is dedicated to St. Matthew, is a large handsome building, consisting of three isles and a chancel, all which are ceiled, and handsomely kept. At the west end is a square brick tower, built about twenty-six years ago, in the room of the old one, which fell down. There are five bells in it.
1913	3 and 4 (of 5) recast by Alfred Bowell and the remainder rehung.
	1913 7 March: To recasting the 3rd & 4th bells and rehanging the peal of five. To repairing the floor under the bells and strengthening the framework £74. Paid cq. 19 Mar 1913.
1936	A treble was added to make 6, by Alfred Bowell.
	1936 7 July: To supplying new treble bell complete as per contract $60. To 2 best bell ropes @ 22/- £2-4-0. Total £62-4-0. Paid cq on a/c £32-4-0 7 July 1936. cq £30 10 Aug 1936. 1936 10 July: To 13 handbells £4. Paid by cq. 28 Aug 1936.

Bells 1, 2 and 3.

and bells 4, 5 and 6.

The layout of the 6 bells in their frame as seen from above.