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Listing the 196 full-circle rings which are in the lieutenancy area of Essex, and have at least 3 bells. Click on place name for fuller details.

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#Dove’s Guide EntryGrid Ref
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1Abbess Roding, Essex, S Edmund K&M (GF).
3 U/R, 4 cwt (~200 kg) in E♭. Unringable; ropes fall in a straight line; no slider(s).
TL571114Map
2Ardleigh, Essex, S Mary V (S, T).
10, 13–1–2 (674 kg) in F♯. ART Teaching Centre: Ardleigh Ringing School.
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3Arkesden, Essex, S Mary V.
6, 5–2–19 (288 kg) in G♯. Wed 20:30.
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4Ashdon, Essex, All Saints (T).
8, 15–1–25 (786 kg) in F. Mon.
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5Ashen, Essex, S Augustine (GF).
3, 8–3–22 (454 kg) in B♭. Tuning: 1-3 of 4.
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6Aythorpe Roding, Essex, S Mary (GF).
3 U/R, 6½ cwt (~330 kg) in B. Unringable; no stays or sliders.
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7Basildon, Essex, S Martin of Tours, Basildon Bell Tower.
8, 11–2–24 (595 kg) in G. Detached tower. Wed.
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8Beauchamp Roding, Essex, S Botolph.
4 U/R, 9 cwt (~460 kg). Unringable.
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9Belchamp Otten, Essex, S Ethelbert & All Saints.
3 U/R, 6½ cwt (~330 kg). Unringable.
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10Belchamp St Paul, Essex, S Andrew (T).
6, 8–2–16 (439 kg) in F♯. Ellacombe apparatus. Fri.
TL798434Map
11Belchamp Walter, Essex, S Mary V.
8 U/R, 9¼ cwt (~470 kg) in A♭. Unringable; Ellacombe apparatus; tuning: (approx) 1♯,2-8 of 8.
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12Bentley Common, Essex, S Paul (T).
6, 4–1–17 (224 kg) in C♯. Tue (exc 4th).
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13Black Notley, Essex, S Peter & S Paul (GF, T).
5, 5–3–26 (304 kg) in B♭. Tue 20:00.
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14Blackmore, Essex, S Laurence.
5 U/R, 10–1–10 (525 kg) in F♯. Unringable.
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15Bobbingworth, Essex, S Germain (GF, T).
6, 13–0–3 (662 kg) in G. Rung from porch.
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16Bocking, Essex, S Mary (T).
10, 18–1–20 (936 kg) in E. Thu.
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17Boreham, Essex, S Andrew.
8, 13–0–19 (669 kg) in F. Tue.
TL756096Map
18Bowers Gifford, Essex, S Margaret (GF).
3, 9 cwt (~460 kg) in B♭.
TQ755872Map
19Bradwell on Sea, Essex, S Thomas (T).
8, 8–0–10 (411 kg) in G♯. Fri.
TM004068Map
20Braintree, Essex, S Michael (S, T).
10, 10–2–27 (546 kg) in G♭.
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21Brentwood, Essex, S Thomas (T).
8, 18–1–15 (934 kg) in D♯. Thu (exc 1st).
TQ596937Map
22Broomfield, Essex, S Mary (GF, T).
6, 11–0–18 (567 kg) in G. Round tower.
TL705104Map
23Broxted, Essex, S Mary V.
4 U/R, 8½ cwt (~430 kg). Unringable.
TL578273Map
24Burnham on Crouch, Essex, S Mary V (T).
6, 10–0–15 (515 kg) in A♭. Tue 20:00.
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25Bush End, Essex, S John Ev.
3, 2–1–19 (123 kg) in F♯. Ropes fall in a straight line; no stays or sliders.
TL547200Map
26Canewdon, Essex, S Nicholas (S, T).
10, 17–2–23 (899 kg) in E. Wed 19:00.
TQ896945Map
27Canewdon, Essex, S Nicholas (T).
5 U/R, 9½ cwt (~480 kg) in G. Unringable; Ellacombe apparatus; minor key.
TQ896945Map
28Castle Hedingham, Essex, S Nicholas (GF).
6, 11–1–21 (581 kg) in G♯. Anticlockwise. PN: check with contact.
TL784356Map
29Chelmsford, Essex, Cath Ch of S Mary V, S Peter, & S Cedd (T).
12 plus 6♭, 34–2–22 (1763 kg) in C. Mon.
TL707069Map
30Chigwell, Essex, S Mary (GF, S, T).
6, 8–0–15 (413 kg) in G. Ellacombe apparatus; Ringing Centre. Thu.
TQ440937Map
31Chigwell Row, Essex, All Saints.
8, 14–0–11 (716 kg) in F♯. Ellacombe apparatus; electronic controls.
TQ464932Map
32Chrishall, Essex, Holy Trinity (T).
6, 8–1–22 (429 kg) in A♭. Wed (2nd).
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33Clavering, Essex, S Mary & S Clement.
6, 9–0–13 (463 kg) in G.
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34Coggeshall, Essex, S Peter ad Vincula (S, T).
10, 24–1–7 (1235 kg) in D. Ringing Centre. Wed.
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35Colchester, Essex, All Saints, Shrub End (T).
6, 4–1–14 (222 kg) in E♭. Wed.
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36Colchester, Essex, S Leonard at the Hythe (GF).
6, 15–0–0 (762 kg) in F. Fri (3rd).
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37Colchester, Essex, S Peter (T).
8, 21–0–18 (1075 kg) in E♭. Thu.
TL994252Map
38Colne Engaine, Essex, S Andrew (GF).
6, 9–2–7 (486 kg) in G.
TL850303Map
39Corringham, Essex, S Mary V (GF).
3 U/R, 10¾ cwt (~550 kg) in G. Unringable; Ellacombe apparatus.
TQ709832Map
40Danbury, Essex, S John Bapt (T).
8, 10–1–24 (532 kg) in A♭. Wed.
TL779051Map
41Dedham, Essex, S Mary V.
8 U/R, 19 cwt (~970 kg) in E. Bell hung dead: 6; unringable; tower unsafe.
TM057331Map
42Doddinghurst, Essex, All Saints.
3 U/R, 10 cwt (~510 kg). Unringable; no stays or sliders; tower unsafe.
TQ589990Map
43Downham, Essex, S Margaret (T).
6, 7–3–0 (394 kg) in B♭. Thu 20:00.
TQ730952Map
44Earls Colne, Essex, S Andrew.
8, 14–0–15 (718 kg) in F.
TL860288Map
45East Hanningfield, Essex, All Saints (GF).
3, 6–0–6 (308 kg) in B.
TL770012Map
46Eastwood, Essex, S Laurence & All Saints (GF, T).
6, 9–0–8 (461 kg) in A. Thu.
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47Elmdon, Essex, S Nicholas.
6 U/R, 10–2–26 (545 kg) in G. Unringable: cracks in tower.
TL461396Map
48Epping, Essex, S John Bapt (T).
8, 20–0–0 (1016 kg) in E. Mon.
TL459020Map
49Epping Upland, Essex, All Saints (GF, T).
6, 12 cwt (~610 kg) in G.
TL443045Map
50Fairstead, Essex, S Mary.
4 U/R, 6¾ cwt (~340 kg). Unringable.
TL767166Map
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