Melbury Abbas, Dorset, S Thomas
| Place | Melbury Abbas S Thomas |
| Unitary authority | Dorset |
| Lieutenancy area | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Dorset |
| Dove tower ID | 16573 |
| Rings | 5 (full-circle ring), tenor 7–2–27 in ASee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST881200 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.97996, -2.16949View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | SP7 0DZ |
| Diocese | Salisbury |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 12205 |
| URL | http://www.sdgr.org.uk/branches/mere/tower-154 |
| Affiliation | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 5, tenor 7–2–27 in A
| Bells | 5 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 7–2–27 (867 lb or 393 kg) in A |
| Practices | Mon (with exceptions) |
| Overhauled | 1988 |
| Peals | View 4 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–3–17 | E | 26.75″ | 1852 | Charles & George Mears | Y | FC | ||||
| 2 | 4–2–1 | D | 28.75″ | 1852 | Charles & George Mears | Y | FC | ||||
| 3 | 5–0–3 | C♯ | 30.00″ | 1852 | Charles & George Mears | Y | FC | ||||
| 4 | 5–3–25 | B | 32.25″ | 1852 | Charles & George Mears | Y | FC | ||||
| 5 | 7–2–27 | A | 35.75″ | 1852 | Charles & George Mears | Y | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5 | 1852 | Oak | Mears |
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Last updated: 21/03/2011