Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Cath Ch of S Paul
| Place | Wellington Cath Ch of S Paul Shown in county lists as Wellington Cath |
| Island | North Island |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Dove tower ID | 10533 |
| Rings | 12 (full-circle ring), tenor 27–1–24 in DSee below 1 (display bells)See below 1 (other bells)See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Latitude & longitude | -41.27635, 174.77767View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Diocese | Wellington |
| Church | Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia |
| Also | Toilet |
| URL | https://www.wellingtonringers.nz/ |
| Affiliation | Australian and New Zealand Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 12, tenor 27–1–24 in D
| Bells | 12 (full-circle ring)Edit details | ||||||||||||
| Tenor | 27–1–24 (3076 lb or 1395 kg) in D (588.0 Hz) | ||||||||||||
| Extra bells | An extra treble and 6♭ | ||||||||||||
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| Practices | Tue | ||||||||||||
| Projects & overhauls | 1984 by John Taylor & Co Transferred from Northampton, Northamptonshire, S Edmund and augmented from 8 bells The 8 bells from St Edmund's, Northampton, were remodelled into a ring of 12 bells with the addition of a tenor and 3 trebles. The 6th was replaced with a bell of the right note. An extra treble and flat 6th was also added. The bells were hung in a new frame. The following events happened while the ring was at Northampton, Northamptonshire, S Edmund 1979 Bells removed from the tower of St Edmund, Northampton. 1884 by John Taylor & Co (ring created) New ring of 8 cast. |
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| Peals | View 18 peals in the Felstead Database | ||||||||||||
| Also | Simulator | ||||||||||||
| Additional information | Access to ringing room by three independent routes ART Teaching Centre: Wellington, New Zealand |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3–2–23 | 1975.0 | B | 23.00″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 1 | 4–0–22 | 1760.0 | A | 23.88″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–1–20 | 1568.5 | G | 24.88″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 4–3–0 | 1482.0 | F♯ | 26.00″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 4–0–14 | 1316.0 | E | 27.00″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 5 | 4–2–3 | 1175.0 | D | 28.00″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 6 | 5–0–14 | 1107.0 | C♯ | 29.50″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 7 | 6–1–19 | 988.0 | B | 32.00″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 8 | 7–2–21 | 880.0 | A | 35.00″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | R | 4 | FC | ||
| 9 | 10–1–8 | 786.0 | G | 38.50″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 10 | 12–1–9 | 741.0 | F♯ | 41.50″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | F | 8 | FC | ||
| 11 | 17–2–2 | 660.0 | E | 46.50″ | 1884 | John Taylor & Co | F | 8 | FC | ||
| 12 | 27–1–24 | 588.0 | D | 53.00″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 6♭ | 6–1–10 | 1046.0 | C | 30.50″ | 1981 | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | F | N | FC |
Display bells
| Bells | 1 (display bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display [2] [3] | ½ cwt | 2662.5 | E | 13.00″ | 1824 | Thomas II Mears | Y | N | U |
Other bells
| Bells | 1 (other bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 4–0–18 | 1326.0 | E | 26.50″ | 1911 | John Taylor & Co | B | 8 | D |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 6b of 12 | 1984 | Cast iron | John Taylor & Co | 8.3.A.h | 14 |
Notes
[1]Service bell
The service bell was formerly the treble of the ring of three at Eastbourne, S John, Meads. Taylors recorded it was 4-0-22. It was weighed out by Whitechapel Bell Foundry at 4-0-18. Button top was not removed.
Published: 18/02/2023; updated: 15/12/2024
[2]Canons
2 of 6 Canons
Published: 07/01/2025
[3]Display bell founder
This bell was identified by it’s canons, profile, moulding wires, and inscription, all of which are found on other bells by Whitechapel.
Published: 03/02/2025; updated: 03/02/2025
Update log
| 16/04/2025 | URL amended [Dylan Thomas, Ringing Master via #008496] |
| 03/02/2025 | Display: weight, founder amended [Dylan Thomas, bell weighed using scales; Kye L Leaver via #008020 & #008041] |
| 07/01/2025 | Access via three independent routes [Dylan Thomas, home tower. Info (including videos) by Dylan via Facebook messenger] |
| 07/01/2025 | Display: nominal, diameter, founder, turning added [Dylan Thomas, info (including photos) from personal visit; recording by Dylan Thomas and analysed by Kye L Leaver via #008010] |
| 15/12/2024 | Service: turning added; note amended [Info (including photos) by Dylan Thomas, personal visit (13/12/2024) confirms button canon is still intact via #007849] |
| 18/02/2023 | Service: weight, canons amended, nominal, note, diameter, cast year, founder, bell name added [Updated information provided by Dylan Thomas, local contact. Additional information (weight) provided by Dave Kelly, Keltek Trust, citing Nigel Taylor, WBF] |
| 20/01/2023 | Service, display bells added; 1-12, 0e, 6b: bell names added; 4-8, 10, 11: turning added [Dylan Thomas, local contact] |
| 02/07/2020 | 1,2,3,9,12,0e,6b: turning added [[James Hedgcock] via 00013882] |
| 28/05/2020 | URL amended [Derek Williams, Ringing Master via e-mail] |
| 27/03/2020 | fr1: truss,layout added,material amended [Tim Jackson via e-mail] |