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Listing the 33 full-circle rings (including lightweight rings) which include one or more bells which were cast by George Purdue. Click on place name for fuller details.

| Plot all results on a map | Download as CSV (CC BY-SA 4.0) or as a county list (PDF) | Chart by practice, tenor weight or tenor nominal | Map showing tenor weights | Summary by number of bells, semitone bells, region or founder | List included bells | Download results as POIs for SatNav | at selected towers on BellBoard

#Dove’s Guide EntryGrid Ref
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1Ashcombe, Devon, S Nectan (GF).
3 U/R, 9 cwt (~460 kg) in A. Unringable; ropes fall in a straight line; no stays or sliders; three-quarter wheels.
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2Ashill, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary.
6, 11–3–1 (597 kg) in F♯. Fri.
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3Askerswell, Dorset, S Michael (T).
6, 8–2–23 (442 kg) in G♯. Thu.
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4Axmouth, Devon, S Michael (GF).
3 U/R, 8 cwt (~410 kg) in B♭. An exceptionally unusual and interesting bellframe (JGMS); unringable; tuning: 1-3 of 5.
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5Bishop's Hull, Somerset, S Peter & S Paul (GF, T).
6, 10–0–21 (518 kg) in F♯. Wed.
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6Burton Bradstock, Dorset, S Mary (T).
6, 9–2–19 (491 kg) in F♯. Thu 19:00.
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7Cannington, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary (T).
6, 18–3–18 (961 kg) in E. Tue.
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8Clatworthy, Somerset, S Mary Magd (GF).
4, 13 cwt (~660 kg) in F♯.
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9Clayhanger, Devon, S Peter (GF).
3 U/R, 8 cwt (~410 kg) in B. Unringable; ropes fall in a straight line; half wheels; tuning: 1,2♯,3 of 3.
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10Combe St Nicholas, Somerset, S Nicholas (GF, T).
6, 14 cwt (~710 kg) in F. Thu.
ST301112Map
11Congresbury, Somerset, S Andrew (T).
8, 34–0–4 (1729 kg) in C♯. Wed.
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12Creech St Michael, Somerset, S Michael (T).
6, 14 cwt (~710 kg) in E. Wed.
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13Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset, S John Bapt.
5, 5–3–9 (296 kg) in B♭. Mon (not always: check) 20:00.
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14Ilminster, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary.
8, 22–3–9 (1160 kg) in C♯. PN alternates with Ilton. Wed (alt: check).
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15Isle Abbotts, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary.
6, 14–2–23 (747 kg) in F. Thu.
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16Kingston St Mary, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary (T).
6, 16–2–2 (839 kg) in E. Tue.
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17Long Bredy, Dorset, S Peter.
5, 8–2–9 (436 kg) in G.
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18Middlezoy, Somerset, Holy Cross (T).
6, 14 cwt (~710 kg) in F. PN alternates with Westonzoyland. Mon (alt: check).
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19Plympton St Mary, Devon, S Mary BV.
8, 25–1–11 (1288 kg) in D. Mon (exc Bank Hols).
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20Seavington St Mary, Somerset, S Mary (GF).
6, 6–2–21 (340 kg) in B.
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21Skilgate, Somerset, S John Bapt (GF).
5, 9–3–23 (506 kg) in G.
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22South Barrow, Somerset, S Peter (T).
3, 5–3–3 (293 kg) in A♭.
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23Staplegrove, Somerset, S John Ev (GF, T).
6, 11–2–12 (590 kg) in G. Mon.
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24Stockland, Devon, S Michael & All Angels (T).
6, 13–0–18 (669 kg) in F. Fri.
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25Stogursey, Somerset, S Andrew.
6, 24–0–5 (1222 kg) in D.
ST204428Map
26Stratton, Dorset, S Mary V (GF).
5, 10–1–27 (533 kg) in F.
SY651937Map
27Taunton, Somerset, S George, Wilton (T).
10, 8–1–18 (427 kg) in G. Tue.
ST224238Map
28Thornfalcon, Somerset, Holy Cross (GF).
5, 7 cwt (~360 kg) in A.
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29Tredington, Warwickshire, S Gregory (GF, T).
6, 16–1–20 (835 kg) in D. Wed 10:30.
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30West Buckland, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary.
6, 14–0–16 (718 kg) in E. Mon.
ST173204Map
31Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset, S Mary (GF).
3 U/R, 7½ cwt (~380 kg) in A. Unringable; ropes fall in a straight line; tuning: 1,2♯,3 of 3.
SY618904Map
32Withycombe, Somerset, S Nicholas.
4, 14 cwt (~710 kg) in F. Tuning: 1-4 of 6.
ST015412Map
33Woolavington, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary (T).
8, 10–2–24 (544 kg) in F♯. Mon.
ST347416Map
Showing all 33 full-circle rings (including lightweight rings)
| Plot all results on a map | Download as CSV (CC BY-SA 4.0) or as a county list (PDF) | Chart by practice, tenor weight or tenor nominal | Map showing tenor weights | Summary by number of bells, semitone bells, region or founder | List included bells | Download results as POIs for SatNav | at selected towers on BellBoard
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