Aylsham, Norfolk, S Michael
| Place | Aylsham S Michael |
| Lieutenancy area | Norfolk |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Norfolk |
| Dove tower ID | 16792 |
| Rings | 10 (full-circle ring), tenor 16–0–23 in ESee below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | TG192270 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.79603, 1.25038View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | A suggested satnav destination for this tower is at 52.79578, 1.25090 View on Google MapEdit details |
| Postcode | NR11 6EU |
| Diocese | Norwich |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 8681 |
| Also | Toilet |
| URLs | https://ndar.org.uk/towers/aylsham/ https://churchbellsofnorfolk.weebly.com/aylsham-st-michael.html |
| Affiliation | Norwich Diocesan Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 10, tenor 16–0–23 in E
| Bells | 10 (full-circle ring)Edit details | ||||||
| Tenor | 16–0–23 (1815 lb or 823 kg) in E (647.1 Hz) | ||||||
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| Practices | Tue (with exceptions) | ||||||
| Overhauled | 2023 by Nicholson Engineering Ltd Seven cracked bells were welded by Soundweld. All ten bells were tuned and rehung in the existing frame. The ringing fittings were all significantly overhauled. 1960 by Mears & Stainbank Bells retuned, quarter turned, and rehung on ball bearings in a modified frame |
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| Projects & events | 3List | ||||||
| Tuned | 2023 | ||||||
| Peals | View 104 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–2–10 | 1636.1 | G♯ | 25.81″ | 1775 | Osborn & Arnold | R | U | FC | ||
| 2 | 5–0–5 | 1458.8 | F♯ | 28.19″ | 1775 | Osborn & Arnold | R | U | FC | ||
| 3 | 4–3–5 | 1302.8 | E | 28.50″ | 1775 | Osborn & Arnold | R | U | FC | ||
| 4 | 4–3–1 | 1216.1 | D♯ | 28.44″ | 1775 | Osborn & Arnold | R | U | FC | ||
| 5 | 5–0–26 | 1085.3 | C♯ | 30.25″ | 1700 | Samuel Gilpin | R | U | FC | ||
| 6 | 6–3–8 | 968.2 | B | 33.19″ | 1878 | Mears & Stainbank | R | U | FC | ||
| 7 | 7–3–11 | 865.1 | A | 35.94″ | 1860 | George Mears | R | U | FC | ||
| 8 | 10–0–11 | 810.0 | G♯ | 38.25″ | 1726 | John Stephens | R | U | FC | ||
| 9 | 12–2–9 | 724.4 | F♯ | 41.94″ | 1741 | Thomas Newman | R | U | FC | ||
| 10 | 16–0–23 | 647.1 | E | 46.63″ | 1700† | Samuel Gilpin | R | U | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Additional information | Half wheels |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctus | 1½ cwt | 1863.0 | A♯ | 18.88″ | c1879 | Mears & Stainbank | D | N | S |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 | 1889 | Oak | George Day & Sons | 6.D | 10.X | ||
| – 1.1 | Sanctus | Oak |
Notes
[1]Frame Fr1 layout
Frame Fr1 Layout is similar to Layout 6.8 but with each Pit A,C,D,F comprising two end-to-end pits rather than a single pit. Bells 1,2 along the south wall; bells 3,4 along the west wall; bells 5,6 along the north wall; bells 7,8 along the east wall; bells 9,10 swinging east-west in the middle.
Published: 31/08/2023; updated: 05/12/2024
Update log
| 04/10/2023 | Year tuned added [Tim Jackson] |
| 31/08/2023 | Frame Fr1: layout amended; Note added [Andrew Nicholson] |
| 31/08/2023 | 6: cast year amended [Benjamin Vallejo, citing picture posted on Facebook. Confirmed by Ollie Watson] |
| 24/08/2023 | Project completed [Andrew Nicholson] |
| 22/08/2023 | 1-10: weight, nominal, note, diameter amended, turning added; 1,3,4,6-9: welded added [Andrew Nicholson. All the bells were tuned so the old strike points have been lost. All the old bolt holes were filled in and the bells re-drilled] |
| 03/04/2023 | Project description amended [Ollie Watson #004819] |
| 23/03/2023 | Project description amended [Ollie Watson] |
| 16/03/2023 | Project started, description amended [Ollie Watson #004724] |
| 28/01/2023 | Project description amended: it has been decided to weld the cracked bells and rehang. [Ollie Watson #004504] |
| 05/11/2022 | 2: weight amended [Whitechapel records via David Sloman #004057] |
| 25/09/2022 | Noted the 2 phase work of the latest restoration. Phase 1 complete with the bells lowered and inspected. Phase 2 yet to start once scoped and funded. |
| 18/07/2022 | URL added |
| 04/05/2022 | Sanctus: canons amended [Ollie Watson from personal archive] |
| 28/09/2021 | Sanctus: hanging type added (hung on half wheel) [A ringer here, seen in belfry via Jamie Watson] |
| 04/04/2021 | 1,3,4,6-9: cracked added. The bells are to be overhauled with the cracked bells welded. Andrew Nicholson is the contractor. [Jamie Watson, local ringer.] |
| 25/10/2019 | 1-10: partials added [Tim Jackson via e-mail] |