Tenterden, Kent, S Mildred
| Place | Tenterden S Mildred |
| Lieutenancy area | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Kent |
| Dove tower ID | 15377 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 27–3–23 in D♭See below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | TQ883333 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.06867, 0.68688View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | TN30 6AW |
| Diocese | Canterbury |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 1751 |
| Also | Toilet |
| URLs | http://kent.lovesguide.com/tower.php?id=188 http://kcacr.org.uk/ashford-district/towers/towers-details/#Tenterden |
| Affiliation | Kent County Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 8, tenor 27–3–23 in D♭
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 27–3–23 (3131 lb or 1420 kg) in D♭ (540.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Mon |
| Overhauled | 1971 by Whitechapel Bell Foundry |
| Tuned | 1961 |
| Peals | View 102 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Additional information | Chiming barrel |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7–3–6 | 1108.5 | D♭ | 33.19″ | 1769 | Lester & Pack | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 2 | 7–0–17 | 1047.0 | C | 33.94″ | 1884 | John Warner & Sons | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 3 | 9–1–24 | 904.5 | B♭ | 36.19″ | 1961 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 11–0–14 | 818.0 | A♭ | 40.07″ | 1920 | Alfred Bowell | F | 4 | FC | ||
| 5 | 13–2–3 | 727.5 | G♭ | 43.13″ | 1826 | Thomas II Mears | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 6 | 16–2–16 | 673.2 | F | 45.50″ | 1961 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 7 | 22–1–21 | 606.6 | E♭ | 51.13″ | 1884 | John Warner & Sons | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 8 | 27–3–23 | 540.0 | D♭ | 56.13″ | 1884 | John Warner & Sons | R | 4 | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priest's | 0–3–14 | E♭ | 14.88″ | c1450† | (unidentified) | Y | 4 |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Priest's | |||||||
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 1971 | Cast iron | Whitechapel Bell Foundry | 8.3.A.h | 8.3 |
Notes
[1]Overhaul by Bowell
From Bowell’s ledger book 29th Sept 1920- To rehanging the tenor bell £50. To recasting the fourth bell £60. To new headstock and clapper £10. To repairs to framework, etc. £25. Inscription on new bell 82 letters @ 4d each £1.7.4. Less allowance for doing all at one time £5.0.0. Total £141.7.4 Invoiced to Mr. H. Meynell Cheque on account £70 22 Oct 1920. £2 cash on account. Cheque on account £20 23 Jan 1921. Cheque on account £10 17 Feb 1922. Cheque on account £25 20 Oct 1922. Cheque £14.7.4 26 March 1924
Published: 14/10/2024
Update log
| 05/04/2023 | Chime barrel added [AHS Turret Clock Database] |
| 25/08/2019 | frame: truss amended [Richard Offen via e-mail] |
| 20/08/2019 | frame: material,truss,layout added [Richard Offen via e-mail] |