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WICKHAMBREAUX, St Andrew

Photo RCO 2006

 

6 bells
Tenor 10 cwt approx. in A flat
Grid Ref. TR220587
Canterbury District
Retuning: Never subsequently retuned
Upstairs Ringing Room
PEALS

DETAILS OF THE BELLS

Bell Weight Diameter Cast Founder

1

4 cwt approx.

1728

Samuel Knight

2

4½ cwt approx

1728

Samuel Knight

3

5 cwt approx.

1728

Samuel Knight

4

6½ cwt approx

1728

Samuel Knight

5

7¼ cwt approx

1728

Samuel Knight

6

10 cwt approx.

1728

Samuel Knight

INSCRIPTIONS

1. SAMUELL KNIGHT FECIT 1728
2. SAMUELL KNIGHT FECIT 1728
3. S K 1728
4. S K 1728
5. S K 1728 IOHN BING IOHN EUERNDEN CH. WARDENS
6. ALL = YOUNG RECTOR S K MADE ME 1728

HISTORY

1728

Ring of 6 cast by Samuel Knight.

1903

Bells quarter turned and rehung with strengthened framework and new fittings by Mears & Stainbank.

1904

4th April

Bells rededicated.