Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Cath Ch of S Paul
| Place | Wellington Cath Ch of S Paul Shown in county lists as Wellington Cath |
| Island | North Island |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Dove tower ID | 10533 |
| Rings | 12 (full-circle ring), tenor 27–1–24 in DSee below 1 (display bells)See below 1 (other bells)See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Latitude & longitude | -41.27635, 174.77767View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Diocese | Wellington |
| Church minority | Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia |
| Also | Toilet |
| URL | https://www.wellingtonringers.nz/ |
| Affiliation | Australian and New Zealand Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
| Peal boards | View peal boards on BellBoard As of last night, BellBoard had images of 5 boards recording performances at this tower 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. |
| Biographies | View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub |
Ring of 12, tenor 27–1–24 in D
| Bells | 12 (full-circle ring)Edit details | ||||||||||||
| Tenor | 27–1–24 (3076 lb or 1395 kg) in D (588.0 Hz) | ||||||||||||
| Extra bells | An extra treble and 6♭ | ||||||||||||
| All rings |
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| Practices | Tue | ||||||||||||
| Projects & overhauls | 1984 by John Taylor & Co Transferred from Northampton, Northamptonshire, S Edmund and augmented from 8 bells The 8 bells from St Edmund's, Northampton, were remodelled into a ring of 12 bells with the addition of a tenor and 3 trebles. The 6th was replaced with a bell of the right note. An extra treble and flat 6th was also added. The bells were hung in a new frame. The following events happened while the ring was at Northampton, Northamptonshire, S Edmund 1979 Bells removed from the tower of St Edmund, Northampton. 1884 by John Taylor & Co (ring created) New ring of 8 cast. | ||||||||||||
| Peals | View 18 peals in the Felstead Database | ||||||||||||
| Also | Simulator | ||||||||||||
| Additional information | Access to ringing room by three independent routes ART Teaching Centre: Wellington, New Zealand |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3–2–23 | 1975.0 | B | 23.00″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 1 | 4–0–22 | 1760.0 | A | 23.88″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–1–20 | 1568.5 | G | 24.88″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 4–3–0 | 1482.0 | F♯ | 26.00″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 4–0–14 | 1316.0 | E | 27.00″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 5 | 4–2–3 | 1175.0 | D | 28.00″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 6 | 5–0–14 | 1107.0 | C♯ | 29.50″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 7 | 6–1–19 | 988.0 | B | 32.00″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 8 | 7–2–21 | 880.0 | A | 35.00″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 9 | 10–1–8 | 786.0 | G | 38.50″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 10 | 12–1–9 | 741.0 | F♯ | 41.50″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | F | 8 | FC | ||
| 11 | 17–2–2 | 660.0 | E | 46.50″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | F | 8 | FC | ||
| 12 | 27–1–24 | 588.0 | D | 53.00″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 6♭ | 6–1–10 | 1046.0 | C | 30.50″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC |
Display bells
| Bells | 1 (display bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display [1] [2] | ½ cwt | 2662.5 | E | 13.00″ | 1824 | Thomas II Mears | Y | N | U |
Other bells
| Bells | 1 (other bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service [3] | 4–0–18 | 1326.0 | E | 26.50″ | 1911 | John Taylor & Co | B | 8 | D |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 6b of 12 | 1984 | Cast iron | John Taylor & Co | 8.3.A.h | 14 |
Notes
[1]Display bell founder
Display bell founder was identified by its canons, profile, moulding wires, and inscription, all of which are found on other bells by Whitechapel.
Published: 03/02/2025; updated: 31/07/2026
[2]Display bell canons
Display bell has 2/6 Canons.
Published: 07/01/2025; updated: 31/07/2026
[3]Service bell origin
Service bell was formerly bell 1/3 of the ring at Eastbourne, S John, Meads, Sussex. Taylors recorded it was 4-0-22. It was weighed out by Whitechapel Bell Foundry at 4-0-18. Button top was not removed.
Published: 18/02/2023; updated: 31/07/2026
Update log
| 16/04/2025 | URL amended [Dylan Thomas, Ringing Master via #008496] |
| 03/02/2025 | Display: weight, founder amended [Dylan Thomas, bell weighed using scales; Kye L Leaver via #008020 & #008041] |
| 07/01/2025 | Access via three independent routes [Dylan Thomas, home tower. Info (including videos) by Dylan via Facebook messenger] |
| 07/01/2025 | Display: nominal, diameter, founder, turning added [Dylan Thomas, info (including photos) from personal visit; recording by Dylan Thomas and analysed by Kye L Leaver via #008010] |
| 15/12/2024 | Service: turning added; note amended [Info (including photos) by Dylan Thomas, personal visit (13/12/2024) confirms button canon is still intact via #007849] |
| 18/02/2023 | Service: weight, canons amended, nominal, note, diameter, cast year, founder, bell name added [Updated information provided by Dylan Thomas, local contact. Additional information (weight) provided by Dave Kelly, Keltek Trust, citing Nigel Taylor, WBF] |
| 20/01/2023 | Service, display bells added; 1-12, 0e, 6b: bell names added; 4-8, 10, 11: turning added [Dylan Thomas, local contact] |
| 02/07/2020 | 1,2,3,9,12,0e,6b: turning added [[James Hedgcock] via 00013882] |
| 28/05/2020 | URL amended [Derek Williams, Ringing Master via e-mail] |
| 27/03/2020 | Frame Fr1: truss,layout added,material amended [Tim Jackson via e-mail] |