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Saltby, Leicestershire, S Peter
PlaceSaltby
S Peter
Lieutenancy areaLeicestershire
CountryEngland
Historic countyLeicestershire
Dove tower ID12864
Rings10 (full-circle ring), tenor 12–1–11 in ESee below
Frames2See below
Grid referenceSK851265
Latitude & longitude52.82979, -0.73807View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers
Satnav lat & longNo optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details
PostcodeLE14 4QW
DioceseLeicester
Church groupChurch of England
Listed gradeII* by Historic England
Church heritage record6535
AffiliationLeicester Diocesan Guild
PerformancesSearch for performances on BellBoardCustomise
As of last night, BellBoard listed 447 performances here, of which 415 were peals and 26 were in the last two years
Peal boardsNo peal boards have been uploaded to BellBoard yet
The Central Council is collecting photographs of all peal boards, and curating and uploading them to BellBoard. This includes material from earlier systems found here.
Ring of 10, tenor 12–1–11 in E
Bells10 (full-circle ring)Edit details
Tenor12–1–11 (1383 lb or 627 kg) in E (656.0 Hz)
All rings
1012–1–11 in E10 as tenor
66–3–6 in B6 as tenor
PracticesMon
Projects & overhauls
1992 (major overhaul)
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PealsView 580 peals in the Felstead Database
AlsoGround floor ringing chamber
Additional informationPN shared: Branston; Croxton Kerrial; Harston; Saltby; Sproxton
BellWeightFrequencyNoteDiameterDatedFounderCanonsTurningHanging
14–0–241651.0G♯25.13″1992John Taylor Bellfounders LtdFNFC
24–0–81464.0F♯25.75″1992John Taylor Bellfounders LtdFNFC
34–2–121305.0E27.50″1992John Taylor Bellfounders LtdFNFC
45–0–81234.0D♯28.43″1992John Taylor Bellfounders LtdFNFC
55–3–261100.0C♯30.88″1992John Taylor Bellfounders LtdFNFC
66–3–6978.5B32.50″1992John Taylor Bellfounders LtdFNFC
77–1–0874.0A34.75″1738Thomas I EayreRXFC
87–3–6824.0G♯36.63″1636†Thomas NorrisR6FC
98–3–25731.0F♯39.00″c1500†Mellours (generic)R4FC
1012–1–11656.0E44.38″c1520†Seliok (generic)R4FC
Details of frames
FrameBellsYearMaterialMakerTrussLayout
2 [1]3, 5, 8, 91992Cast ironHayward Mills Associates8.3.A.h4.3
1 [2]1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 101992Cast ironHayward Mills Associates8.3.C.e6.X
Notes

[1]Origin of Fr 2 frame sides

Fr2 frame sides (supporting bells 3,5,9) were previously at Plumtree (Taylors 1906). Fr2 frame sides (supporting bell 8) were previously at Stourbridge (Taylors 1969).

Published: 09/08/2023

[2]Further info on Frame 1

Frames were constructed by HMA using second-hand frame sides. Fr 1 frame sides were previously at Newcastle, S Matthew (Taylors 1895). Layout is similar to 6.4 but with Pit F turned at right-angles.

Published: 09/08/2023

Update log
09/08/2023Fr1, Fr2 redescribed as being constructed by HMA in 1992, although making clear that second hand frame sides were used [Stuart Hale, Peter Hayward]
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