Abbey Ch of S Mary V, Sherborne, Dorset
| Place | Sherborne Abbey Ch of S Mary V |
| Grid reference | ST638164 |
| Postcode | DT9 3LQ |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.94675, -2.51666Locate using Google Map or OS Map or OpenStreetMap |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Lieutenancy area | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Diocese | Salisbury |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Rings | 8 (full circle ring), tenor 46-0-5 in B♭See below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| URL | http://www.sherborneabbeybellringers.com |
| Affiliation | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Dove tower ID | 12382 |
Ring of 8, tenor 46-0-5 in B♭
| Bells | 8 (full circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 46-0-5 (5157 lb or 2339 kg) in B♭ (470.8 Hz) |
| Practice | Tue |
| Additional information | The heaviest ring of eight bells |
| Overhauled | 1995 by Andrew Nicholson |
| Peals | View 163 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | <9-0-25 | 946.0 | B♭ | 36.13" | 1858 | G Mears & Co | R | |||
| 2 | <10-1-3 | 890.0 | A | 38.00" | 1858 | G Mears & Co | R | |||
| 3 | <11-3-4 | 787.0 | G | 40.00" | 1903 | John Warner & Sons | R | |||
| 4 | <12-1-6 | 707.5 | F | 42.00" | 1803 | Thomas & James Bilbie | R | |||
| 5 | <16-3-3 | 629.0 | E♭ | 46.75" | 1787 | William Bilbie | R | |||
| 6 | <22-1-4 | 588.5 | D | 50.75" | 1858 | G Mears & Co | R | |||
| 7 | 28-0-18 | 531.8 | C | 56.00" | 1903 | John Warner & Sons | F | |||
| 8 | 46-0-5 | 470.8 | B♭ | 64.00" | 1933 | Mears & Stainbank | F |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 633.5 | E♭ | 33.75" | 1653† | Robert II Austen | Y | ||||
| Sanctus | 1½ cwt | 1807.0 | A | 19.13" | c1390† | Bristol foundry | Y |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 of 8 | 1885 | Oak | John Warner & Sons | 6.A/6.B | 8.3 |
Update log
Last updated: 22/12/2018