Fareham, Hampshire, S Peter & S Paul
| Place | Fareham S Peter & S Paul |
| Lieutenancy area | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Hampshire |
| Dove tower ID | 12724 |
| Rings | 10 (full-circle ring), tenor 11–2–27 in F♯See below |
| Frames | 3See below |
| Grid reference | SU581065 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.85527, -1.17497View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | PO16 7DR |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 10466 |
| URL | https://www.wpbells.org/towers/fareham/ |
| Affiliation | Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 10, tenor 11–2–27 in F♯
| Bells | 10 (full-circle ring)Edit details | ||||||
| Tenor | 11–2–27 (1315 lb or 596 kg) in F♯ (720.0 Hz) | ||||||
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| Projects & overhauls | 1883 by Thomas Mallaby (major overhaul) List allRing augmented from six to eight; bells rehung with all new fittings in the existing, but extended, frame |
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| Peals | View 102 peals in the Felstead Database | ||||||
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber | ||||||
| Additional information | Ringing currently not permitted due to a serious structural fault with the tower |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–3–1 | 1824.0 | A♯ | 23.88″ | 1961 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–1–3 | 1648.0 | G♯ | 24.88″ | 1961 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 4–0–10 | 1460.0 | F♯ | 26.25″ | 1883 | John Warner & Sons | Y | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 4–2–0 | 1372.0 | E♯ | 27.25″ | 1883 | John Warner & Sons | Y | N | FC | ||
| 5 | 4–0–17 | 1216.0 | D♯ | 27.25″ | 1742† | Joshua Kipling | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 6 | 4–1–27 | 1088.0 | C♯ | 29.25″ | 1742† | Joshua Kipling | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 7 | 5–3–26 | 966.0 | B | 32.00″ | 1742† | Joshua Kipling | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 8 | 6–3–22 | 894.0 | A♯ | 33.63″ | 1742† | Joshua Kipling | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 9 | 8–0–26 | 810.0 | G♯ | 38.00″ | 1742† | Joshua Kipling | Y | 4 | FC | ||
| 10 | 11–2–27 | 720.0 | F♯ | 42.50″ | 1745† | Joshua Kipling | R | 4 | FC |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 [1] | 2,3 | 1961 | Steel | Mears & Stainbank | 8.1.B.a | 2.X2 | ||
| 1 [2] [3] | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | c1742 | Oak | 6.A & 6.I | 6.5 ➔ 8.X | |||
| – 1.1 | 1,4 | 1961 | Steel | Mears & Stainbank | 8.1.B.a | 2.X2 |
Notes
[1]Frame Fr2 position
Frame Fr2 is positioned directly above Frame Fr1.1; Frames Fr1.1 and Fr2 are two separate tiers but share the same four upright steel corner posts.
Published: 30/12/2022; updated: 02/05/2025
[2]Frame Fr1 trusses
Frame Fr1: The tenor pit has trusses of Truss Type 6.A; the remaining trusses have Truss Type 6.I (indigo).
Published: 11/09/2024; updated: 02/05/2025
[3]Frame Fr1 resultant layout and frame context
Frame Fr1 Resultant Layout is similar to Layout 8.1 but with Pits A and H turned at right-angles. There is a four inch gap between Frame Fr1 (Pits D and G) and Frame Fr1.1 (Pits E and F).
Published: 30/12/2022; updated: 02/05/2025
Update log
| 12/11/2025 | Ringing currently not permitted [Nick Sturgess, from local knowledge. Confirmed by the local tower captain] |
| 11/09/2024 | Overhaul added; frame Fr1: date amended, truss added [John Regin, citing Church Bells; Vol 14; 08/12/1883 – 29/11/1884; p58 and re-evaluation of previously submitted material (Fr1)] |
| 05/04/2024 | 10: cast year amended. [A Guide to The Church of S.S. Peter & Paul, Fareham. by Alan H Sturgess via Nicholas Sturgess] |
| 30/12/2022 | Frames Fr1, Fr1.1, Fr2 added [John Regin from personal visit via Batch #394] |
| 01/12/2022 | 1-10: canons, turning added [John Regin from personal visit] |
| 11/11/2022 | 9: weight amended [Whitechapel records via David Sloman] |