Corby, Northamptonshire, S John Bapt
| Place | Corby S John Bapt |
| Unitary authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Northamptonshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Northamptonshire |
| Dove tower ID | 13906 |
| Rings | 6 (full-circle ring), tenor 7–3–19 in B♭See below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | SP898887 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.48943, -0.67849View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | NN17 1XF |
| Diocese | Peterborough |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 10303 |
| Affiliation | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 6, tenor 7–3–19 in B♭
| Bells | 6 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 7–3–19 (887 lb or 402 kg) in B♭ (934.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 2025 by O'Shea Engineering (major overhaul) wheels refurbished; bells rehung with mainly new fittings in the existing frame 2014 by John Taylor & Co (abandoned) C/s removed, general o'haul, frame painted, new h/s 1931 by Gillett & Johnston (major overhaul) List all |
| Tuned | 1931 |
| Peals | View 36 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–0–17 | 1559.0 | G | 24.25″ | 1931 | Gillett & Johnston | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 3–1–26 | 1400.0 | F | 25.13″ | 1931 | Gillett & Johnston | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 3–0–19 | 1244.0 | E♭ | 25.38″ | 1722 | Henry Penn | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 4 | 3–3–10 | 1166.0 | D | 27.38″ | 1722 | Henry Penn | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 5 | 6–2–8 | 1050.0 | C | 31.25″ | 1722 | Henry Penn | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 6 | 7–3–19 | 934.0 | B♭ | 35.50″ | 1722 | Henry Penn | R | 4 | FC |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1, 3 | 1931 | Cast iron | Gillett & Johnston | 8.3.D.a | 2.X1 | ||
| 1 | 2, 4, 5, 6 | 1931 | Cast iron | Gillett & Johnston | 8.3.D.a | 4.3 |
Update log
| 23/04/2025 | Project completed [Isaac O'Shea (O'Shea Engineering) #008517] |
| 15/11/2024 | Project under way [Isaac O'Shea (O'Shea Engineering)] |
| 16/10/2024 | New project added [Isaac O'Shea (O'Shea Engineering)] |
| 15/09/2023 | 1-6: turning added; frames Fr1, Fr2: truss amended, layout added [Tim Jackson] |