Northchurch, Hertfordshire, S Mary
| Place | Northchurch S Mary |
| Lieutenancy area | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Hertfordshire |
| Dove tower ID | 12696 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 15–0–24 in F♯See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | SP974088 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.76975, -0.58918View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | A suggested satnav destination for this tower is at 51.77014, -0.58964 View on Google MapEdit details |
| Postcode | HP4 3QZ |
| Diocese | St Albans |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 11194 |
| URL | https://www.hcacr.org/tower-12696 |
| Affiliation | Hertford County Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 8, tenor 15–0–24 in F♯
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 15–0–24 (1704 lb or 773 kg) in F♯ (722.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Mon (exc 2nd) |
| Overhauled | 1935 by John Taylor & Co |
| Projects & events | 2List |
| Tuned | 1935 |
| Peals | View 42 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–3–19 | 1445.0 | F♯ | 26.75″ | 1935 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 5–0–26 | 1364.0 | E♯ | 27.75″ | 1935 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 6–0–26 | 1214.5 | D♯ | 31.00″ | 1886 | John Warner & Sons | R | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 6–0–4 | 1081.5 | C♯ | 32.25″ | 1651 | Anthony Chandler | Y | N | FC | ||
| 5 | 6–2–25 | 963.0 | B | 33.25″ | 1651 | Anthony Chandler | Y | N | FC | ||
| 6 | 8–1–16 | 909.5 | A♯ | 35.75″ | 1651 | Anthony Chandler | Y | N | FC | ||
| 7 | 10–0–23 | 810.5 | G♯ | 39.50″ | 1651 | Anthony Chandler | Y | N | FC | ||
| 8 | 15–0–24 | 722.0 | F♯ | 44.75″ | 1834 | Thomas II Mears | R | N | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 1935 | Cast iron | John Taylor & Co |
Notes
[1]Overhaul by Alfred Bowell
From Bowell’s ledger 23rd July 1912- To overhauling and repairing the fittings on the bells £18. Invoiced to Rev. R.H. Pope paid by cheque 16 Sept 1912
Published: 20/08/2022
Update log
| 01/02/2025 | HCACR URL amended [Lucas Williams, HCACR Web Master] |