Cranborne, Dorset, S Mary & S Bartholomew
| Place | Cranborne S Mary & S Bartholomew |
| Unitary authority | Dorset |
| Lieutenancy area | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Dorset |
| Dove tower ID | 10479 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 17–0–21 in FSee below 1 U/R (other bells)See below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | SU054132 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.91864, -1.92407View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | BH21 5PP |
| Diocese | Salisbury |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 12315 |
| URL | http://www.sdgr.org.uk/branches/east-dorset/tower-69 |
| Affiliation | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 8, tenor 17–0–21 in F
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 17–0–21 (1925 lb or 873 kg) in F (693.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Mon (1st, 3rd, 5th: alternates with Wimborne St Giles) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1951 by John Taylor & Co (ring created) Ring installed |
| Peals | View 39 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–1–3 | 1384.0 | F | 26.38″ | 1951 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–2–22 | 1305.0 | E | 27.75″ | 1951 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 5–1–6 | 1162.0 | D | 29.13″ | 1951 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 6–0–12 | 1037.5 | C | 31.00″ | 1951 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 5 | 8–0–18 | 924.0 | B♭ | 34.50″ | 1951 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 6 | 9–2–7 | 872.0 | A | 36.38″ | 1951 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 7 | 12–1–2 | 778.0 | G | 40.13″ | 1951 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 8 | 17–0–21 | 693.0 | F | 45.13″ | 1951 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | 1 U/R (other bells)Edit details |
| Additional information | Unringable |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ex5 [1] | 7–2–0 | B♭ | 34.00″ | c1525† | Salisbury foundry | R | FC |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [2] | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 1890 | Timber | John Warner & Sons | 6.A | 8.3 ➔ 9.X | ||
| – 1.1 | ex5 | 1951 | Timber | John Taylor & Co | 6.A | 1 |
Notes
[1]Bell ex5 history
Previously bell 5/8.
Published: 30/08/2025
[2]Frame Fr1 resultant layout
Fr1 Resultant Layout is 8.3 with an additional pit parallel to and centred on Pits A and B
Published: 06/12/2023; updated: 19/12/2025
Update log
| 06/12/2023 | Frame note added [Jack Pease, from personal visit] |
| 26/06/2023 | Ring type amended; single bell role amended [Tim Jackson] |
| 25/05/2022 | Fr1A: truss, layout added [Information (photos) provided by Jack Pease from personal visit] |
| 15/05/2022 | Fr1: truss, layout added [Information (photos) provided by Jack Pease from personal visit] |
| 01/01/2022 | 1-8: turning added [Jack Pease (visit 31/12/21) to fit muffles] |
| 22/11/2021 | Service: role changed to ex 5/8; hanging to full circle (albeit unringable) [Jack Pease, Branch Ringing Master via Email] |
| 24/10/2021 | PN amended [Jack Pease, Branch Ringing Master, and the 2021-2022 SDGR handbook] |