Little Bedwyn, Wiltshire, S Michael
| Place | Little Bedwyn S Michael |
| Unitary authority | Wiltshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Wiltshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Wiltshire |
| Dove tower ID | 11770 |
| Rings | 5 (full-circle ring), tenor 8–0–27 in ASee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | SU291662 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.39414, -1.58294View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | SN8 3JQ |
| Diocese | Salisbury |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 12577 |
| URL | http://www.sdgr.org.uk/branches/marlborough/tower-129 |
| Affiliation | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 5, tenor 8–0–27 in A
| Bells | 5 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 8–0–27 (923 lb or 419 kg) in A (887.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 2014 by Matthew Higby & Co (major overhaul) List allRehung in strengthened frame, new fittings, ->5. Tuned |
| Tuned | 2014 |
| Peals | View 3 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [1] | 3–1–22 | 1325.0 | E | 25.88″ | 1708 | Joseph Smith | R | Y | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–1–8 | 1183.0 | D | 28.62″ | 1867 | Mears & Stainbank | R | Y | FC | ||
| 3 | 6–2–26 | 1111.0 | C♯ | 32.38″ | 1663 | William III Purdue | R | Y | FC | ||
| 4 | 7–1–12 | 993.0 | B | 34.63″ | 1605† | R Beconsall (or Ralph Brooke?) | R | Y | FC | ||
| 5 | 8–0–27 | 887.0 | A | 36.63″ | 1887 | Mears & Stainbank | R | Y | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5 | 2014 | Steel | Matthew Higby & Co | 5.1 |
Notes
[1]Bell history
The treble bell is the former 3rd bell of 8 from Allesley, which was replaced in 2011 with a new bell
Published: 26/05/2025
Update log
| 26/05/2025 | Bell history note added [Mike Chester #008648] |