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Listing the 61 full-circle rings which are in the lieutenancy area of Dorset, and have a tenor weighing between 8 cwt and 12 cwt. Click on place name for fuller details.

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#Dove’s Guide EntryGrid Ref
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1Abbotsbury, Dorset, S Nicholas.
6, 9–3–1 (496 kg) in G♯. Wed.
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2Almer, Dorset, S Mary.
4 U/R, 11 cwt (~600 kg) in F♯. Unringable: wheels removed; Tuning: (approx) 1#,2-4 of 5.
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3Askerswell, Dorset, S Michael (T).
6, 8–2–23 (442 kg) in G♯. Thu.
SY529925Map
4Bishop's Caundle, Dorset, dedication unknown (GF).
5, 8–0–25 (418 kg) in A♭.
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5Bournemouth, Dorset, Holy Epiphany.
1, 8–2–24 (443 kg) in B♭.
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6Bournemouth, Dorset, S Stephen.
1 U/R, 8–2–16 (439 kg) in C. Unringable.
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7Buckhorn Weston, Dorset, S John Bapt (GF).
6, 11–1–6 (574 kg) in G.
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8Burstock, Dorset, S Andrew.
1 U/R, 8 cwt (~410 kg) in A. Unringable.
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9Burton Bradstock, Dorset, S Mary (T).
6, 9–2–19 (491 kg) in F♯. Thu 19:00.
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10Canford Magna, Dorset, dedication unknown (GF, T).
6, 9–2–24 (494 kg) in F♯. Fri.
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11Charmouth, Dorset, S Andrew.
3 U/R, 9½ cwt (~480 kg) in A. Unringable; anticlockwise.
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12Chetnole, Dorset, S Peter.
3 U/R, 8 cwt (~410 kg) in A♭. Unringable.
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13Chideock, Dorset, S Giles.
6, 11–0–24 (570 kg) in F♯. Anticlockwise. Thu.
SY421928Map
14Child Okeford, Dorset, S Nicholas (GF, T).
6, 10–2–27 (546 kg) in G. Mon.
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15Compton Abbas, Dorset, S Mary V.
5, 8–0–26 (418 kg) in A♭.
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16Corfe Castle, Dorset, S Edward M.
6, 11–2–11 (589 kg) in F.
SY960820Map
17Corfe Mullen, Dorset, S Hubert (T).
6, 11–3–26 (609 kg) in G.
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18Durweston, Dorset, S Nicholas (T).
6, 9–3–12 (501 kg) in F♯. Tower notice(s) / DBR info discrepant. Fri.
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19East Morden, Dorset, S Mary (GF).
5, 8–1–2 (420 kg) in G. Wed.
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20Fifehead Magdalen, Dorset, S Mary Magd.
3, 8½ cwt (~430 kg) in A♯. Tuning: 1-3 of 5.
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21Glanvilles Wootton, Dorset, S Mary V (GF).
6, 11–3–19 (606 kg) in G. Fri.
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22Gussage All Saints, Dorset, All Saints.
5, 8–3–3 (446 kg) in A♭.
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23Gussage St Michael, Dorset, S Michael.
6, 10–1–9 (525 kg) in F♯. Anticlockwise.
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24Hampreston, Dorset, All Saints (GF).
6, 10–0–1 (508 kg) in G. Thu.
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25Hinton Martell, Dorset, S John Ev.
5 U/R, 8–0–26 (418 kg) in A. Unringable; anticlockwise; Ellacombe apparatus.
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26Hooke, Dorset, S Giles.
1 U/R, 8½ cwt (~430 kg) in B♭. Unringable.
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27Leigh, Dorset, S Andrew (T).
6, 9–3–5 (498 kg) in F♯. Thu.
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28Long Bredy, Dorset, S Peter.
5, 8–2–9 (436 kg) in G.
SY570905Map
29Lyme Regis, Dorset, S Michael Archangel.
10, 10–3–18 (554 kg) in G. Thu.
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30Lytchett Minster, Dorset, dedication unknown (GF).
6, 9–3–13 (501 kg) in G. Thu 19:00.
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31Maiden Newton, Dorset, S Mary.
6, 10¼ cwt (~520 kg) in G. Currently no practice night.
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32Martinstown, Dorset, S Martin.
6, 8–1–4 (421 kg) in A. Wed.
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33Melbury Bubb, Dorset, S Mary V (GF).
4 U/R, 8 cwt (~410 kg) in A. One bell (or more) cracked or broken; unringable; anticlockwise; no mains electricity; Not well in tune.
ST595065Map
34Melbury Osmond, Dorset, S Osmund.
6, 10 cwt (~510 kg) in G.
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35Milborne St Andrew, Dorset, S Andrew (GF, T).
6, 8–3–18 (453 kg) in A. Thu (1st, 3rd, 5th: shared with Puddletown) 18:30.
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36Milton Abbas, Dorset, S James.
1 U/R, 8½ cwt (~430 kg) in A. Unringable.
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37Milton Abbey, Dorset, S Mary, S Michael, S Sampson, & S Branwalader.
8, 10 cwt (~510 kg) in A♭. Ellacombe apparatus.
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38Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, S Andrew.
6, 10–3–4 (548 kg) in G. Wed 19:00.
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39Over Compton, Dorset, S Michael.
4 U/R, 11–3–1 (597 kg) in F♯. Unringable.
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40Pimperne, Dorset, S Peter.
5, 8 cwt (~400 kg) in A♭. Not well in tune.
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41Poyntington, Dorset, All Saints.
3 U/R, 9 cwt (~460 kg) in A♯. Unringable; hung for dead-rope ringing; no stay(s); tuning: 1-3 of 5.
ST650199Map
42Puncknowle, Dorset, S Mary BV (GF).
3, 9 cwt (~460 kg) in A. Anticlockwise.
SY534886Map
43Purse Caundle, Dorset, S Peter (GF).
3 U/R, 10 cwt (~510 kg) in G♯. One bell (or more) cracked or broken; unringable.
ST695175Map
44Reforne, Dorset, S George (GF).
1, 8 cwt (~410 kg) in B♭.
SY686720Map
45Ryme Intrinseca, Dorset, S Hippolytus (GF).
3, 9 cwt (~460 kg) in A.
ST581108Map
46Sandford Orcas, Dorset, S Nicholas.
6, 11–1–11 (577 kg) in F♯. Thu.
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47Shaftesbury, Dorset, S James Gt (T).
6, 8–0–4 (408 kg) in F♯.
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48Silton, Dorset, S Nicholas (GF).
6, 9–0–10 (462 kg) in F♯. Wed 19:00.
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49Stourton Caundle, Dorset, S Peter (GF).
4, 10 cwt (~500 kg) in G.
ST714152Map
50Stratton, Dorset, S Mary V (GF).
5, 10–1–27 (533 kg) in F.
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