Whittington, Staffordshire, S Giles
| Place | Whittington S Giles |
| Lieutenancy area | Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Staffordshire |
| Dove tower ID | 11804 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 6–1–26 in B♭See below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 3See below |
| Grid reference | SK157083 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.67238, -1.76789View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | A suggested satnav destination for this tower is at 52.67244, -1.76783 View on Google MapEdit details |
| Postcode | WS14 9JX |
| Diocese | Lichfield |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 6814 |
| Also | Toilet |
| Affiliation | Lichfield and Walsall Archdeaconries Society |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 8, tenor 6–1–26 in B♭
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 6–1–26 (726 lb or 329 kg) in B♭ (937.5 Hz) |
| Practices | Wed |
| Projects & overhauls | 2008 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) 1991 by Local labour/guild/assn Transferred from Islington, Greater London, S James Ap The bells from Islington were transferred to Whittington. The following events happened while the ring was at Islington, Greater London, S James Ap 1989 Bells removed from St James, Islington. 1875 by John Warner & Sons (ring created) Ring of 6 created for St James, Islington. |
| Peals | View 11 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–0–8 | 1874.5 | B♭ | 22.63″ | 2008 | Taylors, Eayre & Smith | F | FC | |||
| 2 | 3–0–26 | 1773.0 | A | 22.88″ | 2008 | Taylors, Eayre & Smith | F | FC | |||
| 3 | 3–1–22 | 1572.0 | G | 24.88″ | 1875 | John Warner & Sons | R | FC | |||
| 4 | 3–2–14 | 1410.0 | F | 26.00″ | 1875 | John Warner & Sons | R | FC | |||
| 5 | 3–3–21 | 1255.0 | E♭ | 27.50″ | 1875 | John Warner & Sons | R | FC | |||
| 6 | 4–0–15 | 1170.0 | D | 28.50″ | 1875 | John Warner & Sons | R | FC | |||
| 7 | 5–1–20 | 1038.0 | C | 31.50″ | 1875 | John Warner & Sons | R | FC | |||
| 8 | 6–1–26 | 937.5 | B♭ | 34.00″ | 1875 | John Warner & Sons | R | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clock | 7 cwt | 34.00″ | 1618 | Hugh II Watts | Y | D | |||||
| Sanctus | 5½ cwt | 29.75″ | 1630 | Thomas I Hancox | Y | D |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1, 4, 6 | 1991 | Steel | Locally manufactured | 8.1.H.b | 3.1 | ||
| 2 [1] | 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 | 1991 | Steel | Locally manufactured | 8.1.H.b | 5.1 | ||
| 1 [2] [3] | Clock, Sanctus | 1991 | Steel | Locally manufactured | 8.1.A |
Notes
[1]Frame constructor
The 2-tier frame was designed by Eayre & Smith and constructed by John Brosh of Williford Famr and Engineering Co.
Published: 14/01/2026
[2]Hanging notes
The clock and sanctus bells are hung from the base girders of the lower frame.
Published: 05/02/2023
[3]Frame Maker
Frames Fr1, Fr2, and Fr3 were designed by E&S, constructed by Williford Engineering Co
Published: 13/11/2022; updated: 10/10/2024
Update log
| 14/01/2026 | Frame construction info added [B&B in S Staffs] |
| 14/01/2026 | Transfer history noted. |
| 22/01/2023 | Frames Fr2, Fr3: truss amended [Stuart Hutchieson from personal visit] |
| 13/11/2022 | Note, Frames Fr1, Fr2, Fr3 added [Stuart Hutchieson from personal visit] |
| 22/10/2022 | Clock, Sanctus: hanging type added [Stuart Hutchieson from personal visit] |