Sherborne, Dorset, Abbey Ch of S Mary V
| Place | Sherborne Abbey Ch of S Mary V |
| Unitary authority | Dorset |
| Lieutenancy area | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Dorset |
| Dove tower ID | 12382 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 46–0–5 in B♭See below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST638164 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.94675, -2.51666View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | DT9 3LQ |
| Diocese | Salisbury |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 12150 |
| URL | http://www.sherborneabbeybellringers.com |
| Affiliation | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 8, tenor 46–0–5 in B♭
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 46–0–5 (5157 lb or 2339 kg) in B♭ (470.8 Hz) |
| Practices | Tue |
| Overhauled | 1995 by Nicholson Engineering Ltd |
| Peals | View 172 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Additional information | The heaviest ring of eight bells |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | <9–0–25 | 946.0 | B♭ | 36.13″ | 1858 | G Mears & Co | R | FC | |||
| 2 | <10–1–3 | 890.0 | A | 38.00″ | 1858 | G Mears & Co | R | FC | |||
| 3 | <11–3–4 | 787.0 | G | 40.00″ | 1903 | John Warner & Sons | R | FC | |||
| 4 | <12–1–6 | 707.5 | F | 42.00″ | 1803 | Thomas & James Bilbie | R | FC | |||
| 5 | <16–3–3 | 629.0 | E♭ | 46.75″ | 1787 | William Bilbie | R | FC | |||
| 6 | <22–1–4 | 588.5 | D | 50.75″ | 1858 | G Mears & Co | R | FC | |||
| 7 | 28–0–18 | 531.8 | C | 56.00″ | 1903 | John Warner & Sons | F | FC | |||
| 8 | 46–0–5 | 470.8 | B♭ | 64.00″ | 1933 | Mears & Stainbank | F | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 633.5 | E♭ | 33.75″ | 1653† | Robert II Austen | Y | |||||
| Sanctus | 1½ cwt | 1807.0 | A | 19.13″ | c1390† | Bristol foundry | Y |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,Fire,Sanctus | 1885 | Oak | John Warner & Sons | 6.A & 6.B | 8.3 |
Update log
Last updated: 22/12/2018