Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester, S Michael & All Angels
| Place | Ashton under Lyne S Michael & All Angels Shown in county lists as Ashton u Lyne, S Michael |
| Metropolitan borough | Tameside |
| Lieutenancy area | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Lancashire |
| Dove tower ID | 10838 |
| Rings | 12 (full-circle ring), tenor 25–2–25 in DSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | SJ941989 |
| Latitude & longitude | 53.48754, -2.09009View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | OL6 6XJ |
| Diocese | Manchester |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 8073 |
| URLs | http://www.ashtonstm.co.uk/ http://www.inspirewebdesign.com/ringsof12/tower_details.asp?towerid=2 |
| Affiliation | Lancashire Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 12, tenor 25–2–25 in D
| Bells | 12 (full-circle ring)Edit details | ||||||
| Tenor | 25–2–25 (2881 lb or 1307 kg) in D | ||||||
| Extra bells | 2♯ | ||||||
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| Overhauled | 1910 by Gillett & Johnston In November, 1910, all the 12 bells were repaired and the Tenor (27, cwt.) completely rehung |
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| Peals | View 477 peals in the Felstead Database | ||||||
| Additional information | Only limited ringing allowed |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–1–15 | A | 25.25″ | 1889 | Mears & Stainbank | R | FC | ||||
| 2 | 4–2–24 | G | 26.50″ | 1889 | Mears & Stainbank | R | FC | ||||
| 3 | 5–1–18 | F♯ | 27.63″ | 1790 | John Rudhall | R | FC | ||||
| 4 | 5–3–24 | E | 29.50″ | 1779 | Thomas Rudhall | R | FC | ||||
| 5 | 5–3–5 | D | 31.38″ | 1818 | Thomas II Mears | R | FC | ||||
| 6 | 6–1–6 | C♯ | 31.63″ | 1779 | Thomas Rudhall | R | FC | ||||
| 7 | 7–2–7 | B | 34.75″ | 1779 | Thomas Rudhall | R | FC | ||||
| 8 | 8–2–7 | A | 36.25″ | 1779 | Thomas Rudhall | R | FC | ||||
| 9 | 9–3–10 | G | 40.38″ | 1818 | Thomas II Mears | R | FC | ||||
| 10 | 14–2–2 | F♯ | 43.88″ | 1779 | Thomas Rudhall | R | FC | ||||
| 11 | 18–2–15 | E | 48.25″ | 1779 | Thomas Rudhall | R | FC | ||||
| 12 | 25–2–25 | D | 53.63″ | 1818 | Thomas II Mears | R | FC | ||||
| 2♯ | 4–1–18 | G♯ | 26.63″ | 1927 | Mears & Stainbank | F | FC |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 [1] | 2# | 1927 | Cast iron | Mears & Stainbank | 8.3.XE | 1 | ||
| 1 [2] | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 1927 | Cast iron | Mears & Stainbank | 8.3.A | 12 |
Notes
[1]Frame Fr2 Truss description
Frame Fr2 truss is a new (provisional) truss type class covering cast iron rider frames.
Published: 21/08/2024; updated: 21/08/2024
[2]Frame Fr1 Truss description
Frame Fr1 truss is similar to Truss Type 8.3.A.h but with added jack-braces.
Published: 05/02/2023; updated: 21/08/2024
Update log
| 06/08/2024 | Overhaul added [Richard Smith quoting G&J advert in 1911 RWs #007238] |
| 22/11/2022 | Frame Fr1: truss amended; Frame Fr2: layout added [Closer inspection by Chris Pickford of information (pictures) originally provided by George Lee, DAC Bells Advisor] |
| 08/05/2020 | Frame Fr1: material,truss,layout added; all: frameid added; [Tim Jackson via e-mail] |
| 08/05/2020 | Frame Fr2: details added [Tim Jackson via e-mail] |
| 04/03/2019 | Ringing IS again possible ... but restricted [TimJ (after discussion with Jeff Brannan) via e-mail] |