Fobbing, Essex, S Michael
| Place | Fobbing S Michael |
| Unitary authority | Thurrock |
| Lieutenancy area | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Essex |
| Dove tower ID | 15181 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 11–0–27 in G♯See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | TQ717838 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.52785, 0.47507View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | SS17 9JJ |
| Diocese | Chelmsford |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 2494 |
| Also | Toilet |
| Affiliation | Essex Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 8, tenor 11–0–27 in G♯
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 11–0–27 (1259 lb or 571 kg) in G♯ (808.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Fri |
| Projects & overhauls | 1931 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) |
| Peals | View 42 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Additional information | Bells are tuned to Old Concert Pitch |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–0–12 | 1616.0 | G♯ | 23.50″ | 1935 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 3–1–21 | 1524.5 | F𝄪 | 24.38″ | 1935 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 4–0–3 | 1359.0 | E♯ | 26.00″ | 1934 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 4–1–10 | 1212.0 | D♯ | 28.00″ | 1629† | Thomas Bartlet | Y | Y | FC | ||
| 5 | 4–3–12 | 1080.0 | C♯ | 29.75″ | 1629† | Thomas Bartlet | Y | Y | FC | ||
| 6 | 6–0–5 | 1017.0 | B♯ | 31.75″ | 1629† | Thomas Bartlet | Y | Y | FC | ||
| 7 | 7–0–22 | 907.0 | A♯ | 34.88″ | 1629† | Thomas Bartlet | Y | Y | FC | ||
| 8 | 11–0–27 | 808.0 | G♯ | 38.88″ | 1724 | John Waylett | Y | Y | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 1931 | Cast iron | John Taylor & Co | 8.3.A.h | 8.3 |
Update log
| 28/11/2025 | Frame Fr1: material amended [Nigel Taylor, from local knowledge] |
| 12/11/2025 | Tuning added; ring key amended [Nigel Taylor] |
| 01/02/2022 | PN added [Steve Nash, Tower Capt] |