Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, S Andrew
| Place | Shrivenham S Andrew |
| Lieutenancy area | Oxfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Berkshire |
| Dove tower ID | 16485 |
| Rings | 10 (full-circle ring), tenor 13–0–2 in FSee below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | SU240890 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.60003, -1.65374View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | SN6 8AH |
| Diocese | Oxford |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 9751 |
| Also | Toilet |
| Affiliation | Oxford Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
| Peal boards | No peal boards have been uploaded to BellBoard yet The Central Council is collecting photographs of all peal boards, and curating and uploading them to BellBoard. This includes material from earlier systems found here. |
Ring of 10, tenor 13–0–2 in F
| Bells | 10 (full-circle ring)Edit details | ||||||
| Tenor | 13–0–2 (1458 lb or 661 kg) in F (684.0 Hz) | ||||||
| All rings |
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| Practices | Mon | ||||||
| Projects & overhauls | 2003 by Nicholson Engineering Ltd (major overhaul) Ring augmented from eight bells to ten; bells tuned and rehung with partially new fittings in a new steel frame 2000 by Nicholson Engineering Ltd The hanging radii of several bells were adjusted; the clappers and crown staples for most bells were replaced 1976 by Whitechapel Bell Foundry (major overhaul) Back six rehung with mainly new fittings in the existing frame 1948 by Gillett & Johnston (major overhaul) Ring augmented from six bells to eight 1908 by Whites of Appleton (major overhaul) Ring of six recast and rehung with all new fittings in a new frame for eight bells 1908 by Mears & Stainbank (ring created) New ring of 6 cast for Whites of Appleton. | ||||||
| Tuned | 2003 | ||||||
| Peals | View 89 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–1–5 | 1710.0 | A | 24.88″ | 2003 | Whitechapel Bell Foundry | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–2–4 | 1530.4 | G | 25.94″ | 2003 | Whitechapel Bell Foundry | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 5–0–7 | 1368.0 | F | 27.56″ | 1948 | Gillett & Johnston | F | 8 | FC | ||
| 4 | 5–1–19 | 1282.5 | E | 28.56″ | 1948 | Gillett & Johnston | F | 8 | FC | ||
| 5 | 5–1–3 | 1144.0 | D | 30.25″ | 1908 | Mears & Stainbank | R | 8 | FC | ||
| 6 | 6–0–17 | 1023.2 | C | 32.25″ | 1908 | Mears & Stainbank | R | 8 | FC | ||
| 7 | 6–3–11 | 911.6 | B♭ | 34.75″ | 1908 | Mears & Stainbank | R | 8 | FC | ||
| 8 | 7–3–15 | 855.0 | A | 36.63″ | 1908 | Mears & Stainbank | R | 8 | FC | ||
| 9 | 9–2–24 | 765.0 | G | 39.75″ | 1908 | Mears & Stainbank | R | 8 | FC | ||
| 10 | 13–0–2 | 684.0 | F | 43.94″ | 1908 | Mears & Stainbank | R | 8 | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctus | 1 cwt | 15.06″ | c1320† | Unidentified (blank) | R | S |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [1] | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | 2003 | Steel | Nicholson Engineering Ltd | 8.1.B.a | ~ 10.X7 | ||
| 1A [2] | Sanctus | 2003 | Steel | Nicholson Engineering Ltd | 10 | 1 |
Notes
[1]Frame layout
Frame Fr1 Layout is Layout 10.X7 except that Pits 2 to 5 are shifted such that Pit 2 is end-to-end with Pit 1
Published: 25/11/2025
[2]Frame details
Frame Fr1A occupies the space utilised by Pit 5 in Frame Layout 10.X7; it comprises a simple steel angle iron construction
Published: 31/12/2025
Update log
| 31/12/2025 | 1908, 1948, 1976, 2000, 2003 projects, tuning year, Fr1A added; Sanctus: diameter, founder, hanging added [Tony Crabtree, tower captain (sanctus) and citing Nicholson Engineering board in the tower] |
| 27/11/2025 | 1-10: nominal, turning added [Nigel Taylor, personal tuning records via #009511] |
| 25/11/2025 | Frame Fr1 added [Tony Crabtree, tower captain] |