Plymtree, Devon, S John Bapt
| Place | Plymtree S John Bapt |
| Lieutenancy area | Devon |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Devon |
| Dove tower ID | 14958 |
| Rings | 6 (full-circle ring), tenor 11–0–8 in GSee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST051029 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.81791, -3.34749View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | EX15 2JU |
| Diocese | Exeter |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 5020 |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 6, tenor 11–0–8 in G
| Bells | 6 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 11–0–8 (1240 lb or 562 kg) in G (796.5 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 2011 by Nicholson Engineering Ltd (major overhaul) 1938 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) List allthe bells were tuned, the old clapper staples drilled out and replaced with independent clappers, and self aligning bearings. The bells were turned, the 4th, an old bell, had previously been quarter turned |
| Tuned | 1938 |
| Peals | View 10 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–2–14 | 1338.5 | E | 28.38″ | 1895 | Mears & Stainbank | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–3–23 | 1192.0 | D | 29.25″ | 1826 | Thomas II Mears | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 3 | 5–3–4 | 1062.0 | C | 31.63″ | 1826 | Thomas II Mears | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 4 | 6–0–18 | 1003.0 | B | 32.00″ | c1550† | Roger Semson | Y | M | FC | ||
| 5 | 7–2–23 | 893.0 | A | 35.13″ | 1669 | Thomas III Pennington | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 6 | 11–0–8 | 796.5 | G | 40.38″ | 1829 | Thomas II Mears | Y | 4 | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1895 | Oak | Harry Stokes | 6.A | 6.14 |
Update log
| 06/12/2025 | PN deleted; Association deleted. [Richard H Johnston via #008238] |
| 20/02/2025 | 1938 overhaul description added; 1-6: turning added [Richard H Johnston #008237] |