Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishops Lydeard, Somerset
| Place | Bishops Lydeard Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Grid reference | ST167297 |
| Postcode | TA4 3AU |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.06113, -3.18883Locate using Google Map or OS Map or OpenStreetMap |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Lieutenancy area | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Rings | 8 (full circle ring), tenor 23-2-19 in E♭See below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 3See below |
| Also | Toilet |
| URL | http://bath-wells.org/towerselect.php?DoveID=BISHOPS+LY |
| Affiliation | Bath and Wells Diocesan Association |
| Dove tower ID | 15555 |
Ring of 8, tenor 23-2-19 in E♭
| Bells | 8 (full circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 23-2-19 (2651 lb or 1202 kg) in E♭ (616.0 Hz) |
| Additional information | Ringing temporarily suspended |
| Overhauled | 1994 by Eayre & Smith |
| Peals | View 48 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6-2-3 | 1232.0 | E♭ | 31.25" | 1776† | Thomas Pyke | R | |||
| 2 | 6-3-25 | 1156.0 | D | 31.63" | 1934 | Gillett & Johnston | F | |||
| 3 | 7-1-4 | 1028.0 | C | 33.00" | 1934 | Gillett & Johnston | F | |||
| 4 | 9-0-26 | 924.0 | B♭ | 35.88" | 1934 | Gillett & Johnston | F | |||
| 5 | 10-1-23 | 820.0 | A♭ | 39.00" | 1875 | John Warner & Sons | R | |||
| 6 | 12-2-9 | 770.0 | G | 41.63" | 1875 | John Warner & Sons | R | |||
| 7 | 16-0-27 | 692.0 | F | 45.63" | 1776† | Thomas Pyke | R | |||
| 8 | 23-2-19 | 616.0 | E♭ | 51.50" | 1776† | Thomas Pyke | R |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clock | 8-0-22 | 921.5 | B♭ | 36.00" | c1490† | Robert Russell | R |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1901 | Oak & cast iron | John Sully | |||
| 2 | 2,6,7 of 8 | 1994 | Steel & cast iron | Eayre & Smith | ||
| 1 | 1,3,4,5,8 of 8 | 1994 | Steel & cast iron | Eayre & Smith |
Update log
Last updated: 28/05/2018