Aller, Somerset, S Andrew
| Place | Aller S Andrew |
| Unitary authority | Somerset |
| Lieutenancy area | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Somerset |
| Dove tower ID | 16759 |
| Rings | 6 (full-circle ring), tenor 6–3–14 in GSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | ST396288 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.05536, -2.86285View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | TA10 0QR |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 251 |
| URL | https://bath-wells.org/tower/aller-st-andrew/ |
| Affiliation | Bath and Wells Diocesan Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
| Peal boards | View peal boards on BellBoard As of last night, BellBoard had images of 1 board recording performances at this tower 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. |
| Biographies | View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub |
Ring of 6, tenor 6–3–14 in G
| Bells | 6 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 6–3–14 (770 lb or 349 kg) in G (795.0 Hz) |
| Practices | PN: check with contact |
| Projects & overhauls | 1999 by Robert Parker (major overhaul) |
| Peals | View 7 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Additional information | County books / DBR info discrepant |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [2] | 3–2–13 | 1332.0 | E | 26.25″ | (1843) | Thomas II Mears | R | FC | |||
| 2 [3] | 3–1–24 | 1201.0 | D | 27.13″ | 1852 | Charles & George Mears | R | FC | |||
| 3 [4] | 4–1–18 | 1070.0 | C | 28.88″ | 1603† | William II Purdue | Y | FC | |||
| 4 | 4–2–17 | 1010.0 | B | 30.38″ | 1638† | Robert I Austen | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 5 | 6–2–12 | 899.0 | A | 33.75″ | 1883 | Llewellins & James | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 6 | 6–3–14 | 795.0 | G | 36.25″ | 1663† | Robert II Austen | Y | 4 | FC |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | c1640† | Oak | ||||||
| 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1999 | Steel | Robert Parker | 4.1 |
Notes
[1]Note by Matthew Higby
The treble, formerly the clock bell at Coleford, Holy Trinity, is undoubted dated 1843, but that date has been erased from the bell itself
Published: 13/03/2022; updated: 13/03/2022
[2]Bell history
Bell 1/6 was formerly a clock bell at Coleford, Holy Trinity, Somerset
Published: 17/11/2011; updated: 08/01/2025
[3]Bell history
Bell 2/6 was formerly bell 2/5 at Cricket Malherbie, S Mary Magd, Somerset
Published: 19/09/2006; updated: 08/01/2025
[4]Bell history
Bell 3/6 was formerly bell 1/1 at East Cranmore, S James, Somerset
Published: 19/09/2006; updated: 08/01/2025
Update log
| 08/01/2025 | Notes published re history of bells 1/6, 2/6 & 3/6 [See CB Som, Massey] |