Margaret Marsh, Dorset, S Margaret
| Place | Margaret Marsh S Margaret |
| Unitary authority | Dorset |
| Lieutenancy area | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Dorset |
| Dove tower ID | 17127 |
| Rings | 5 (full-circle ring), tenor 3–3–3 in C♯See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST823186 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.96683, -2.25278View on Google Map or OpenStreetMapList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | SP7 0AZ |
| Diocese | Salisbury |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 12203 |
| URL | http://www.sdgr.org.uk/branches/mere/tower-148 |
| Affiliation | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 5, tenor 3–3–3 in C♯
| Bells | 5 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 3–3–3 (423 lb or 192 kg) in C♯ (1100.0 Hz) |
| Overhauled | 2016 by Matthew Higby & Co Rehung (and augmented > 5) 1970 by Arthur Fidler |
| Tuned | 2016 |
| Peals | View 4 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2–2–9 | 1648.0 | G♯ | 22.00″ | 1890 | Mears & Stainbank | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 2 | 2–3–2 | 1468.0 | F♯ | 23.00″ | 1874 | John Warner & Sons | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 3 | 3–0–1 | 1385.0 | E♯ | 24.75″ | 1874 | John Warner & Sons | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 4 | 3–0–12 | 1234.0 | D♯ | 24.80″ | 1874 | John Warner & Sons | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 5 | 3–3–3 | 1100.0 | C♯ | 27.20″ | 1874 | John Warner & Sons | R | 4 | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [1] [2] | 1,2,3,4,5 | 1874 | Timber | John Warner & Sons | 6.A | 5.1 |
Notes
[1]Frame trusses
Has both 6.A and similar to 6.A. The transverse pit holds two bells. The truss is 6.A with an additional single diagonal brace on only one side, running almost parallel to the adjacent brace. (ex inf. Nick Dallison)
Published: 26/06/2022
[2]Frame layout
Example of single pit frame adapted to hold two bells.
Published: 04/02/2023
Update log
| 03/08/2024 | Fr1: truss amended [Further update to information provided by Nick Dallison, local contact via Frame Backlog] |
| 01/01/2023 | Fr1 modification noted [Matthew Higby] |
| 11/05/2022 | Fr1: truss added [Further update to information provided by Nick Dallison, local contact] |