Hugglescote, Leicestershire, S John Bapt
| Place | Hugglescote S John Bapt |
| Lieutenancy area | Leicestershire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Leicestershire |
| Dove tower ID | 10045 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 16–1–4 in FSee below |
| Grid reference | SK427127 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.71090, -1.36897View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | LE67 2FY |
| Diocese | Leicester |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 6667 |
| Also | Toilet |
| Affiliation | Leicester Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 8, tenor 16–1–4 in F
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 16–1–4 (1824 lb or 827 kg) in F (715.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Fri 20:00 |
| Projects & overhauls | 2024 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) Following an accident, the cast iron headstock of the second bell has been fractured. The bell was lowered into its pit, and a new headstock cast and fitted with gudgeons and bearings before the bell was rehung 2024 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) Clappers & crown staples refurbished. Bell pads replaced 1900 by John Taylor & Co (ring created) List allRing installed |
| Peals | View 113 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Additional information | Tower notice(s) / DBR info discrepant |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5–1–1 | 1435.0 | F | 27.00″ | 1900 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 5–0–25 | 1347.0 | E | 28.18″ | 1900 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 5–3–17 | 1199.0 | D | 29.88″ | 1900 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 6–0–16 | 1073.0 | C | 33.38″ | 1896 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 5 | 7–2–9 | 955.0 | B♭ | 34.00″ | 1900 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 6 | 8–2–20 | 898.0 | A | 36.25″ | 1900 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 7 | 11–1–16 | 805.0 | G | 39.56″ | 1900 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 8 | 16–1–4 | 715.0 | F | 44.50″ | 1900 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC |
Update log
| 09/10/2025 | Toilet added [Ruth Curtis #009298] |
| 10/10/2024 | Project completed [David Potter #007590] |
| 09/10/2024 | New project added [David Potter #007558] |
| 26/01/2024 | Project completed [David Potter] |
| 12/10/2023 | 1-8: turning added [Hazel Gooch quoting Taylors report via James Hedgcock #005757] |
| 02/10/2023 | New project added [David Potter #005674] |