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Canterbury, Kent, S Nicholas, Thanington
Place Canterbury, Thanington
S Nicholas
or Thanington
Shown in county lists as Canterbury, Thanington
Lieutenancy area Kent
Country England
Dove tower ID 10064
Rings 6 (full-circle ring), tenor 4–2–25 in BSee below
Frames 3See below
Grid reference TR131567
Latitude & longitude 51.27036, 1.05442View on Google Map or OpenStreetMapList nearest towers
Satnav lat & long No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details
Postcode CT1 3XF
Diocese Canterbury
Church Church of England
Listed grade II* by Historic England
Also Toilet
URL http://kent.lovesguide.com/tower.php?id=189
Affiliation Kent County Association
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Ring of 6, tenor 4–2–25 in B
Bells 6 (full-circle ring)Edit details
Tenor 4–2–25 (529 lb or 240 kg) in B (973.0 Hz)
Practice Tue
Tuned 1981
Peals View 13 peals in the Felstead Database
Additional information 5th (4-3-22) is heavier than tenor
Bell Weight Nominal Note Diameter Dated Founder Canons Turning
1 2–2–20 1638.0 G♯ 22.63" 1966 John Taylor & Co F N
2 3–0–8 1458.0 F♯ 24.00" 1948 Gillett & Johnston F N
3 3–1–12 1302.0 E 25.00" 1948 Gillett & Johnston F N
4 3–2–13 1230.0 D♯ 26.63" 1624 Joseph Hatch Y 8
5 4–3–22 1088.0 C♯ 29.50" 1638 John Palmar (Canterbury) Y 8
6 4–2–25 973.0 B 31.25" 1623 Joseph Hatch R 8
Source: M Chester(DrL website); A Higson; TimJ(DLC); R Offen
Contributed by: Mike Chester
Details of frames
Frame Bells Year Material Maker Truss Layout
1 4,5,6 1929 Teak Gillett & Johnston 6.A 3.1
1A 2,3 1948 Steel Gillett & Johnston
1B 1 1968 Steel John Taylor & Co
Contributed by: Mike Chester
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Last updated: 17/11/2018
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