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 1 (other bells)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 group | 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 BellBoardCustomise |
| Peal boards | No peal boards have been uploaded to BellBoard yet The Central Council is collecting photographs of all peal boards, and curating and uploading them to BellBoard. This includes material from earlier systems found here. |
| Biographies | View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub |
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) | ||||||
| All rings |
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| Projects & overhauls | 1883 by Thomas Mallaby (major overhaul) Ring augmented from six to eight; bells rehung with all new fittings in the existing, but extended, frame | ||||||
| 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 | Frequency | 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 |
Other bells
| Bells | 1 (other bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clock [1] | 1775 | Pack & Chapman | D |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 [2] | 2, 3 | 1961 | Steel | Mears & Stainbank | 8.1.B.a | 2.X2 | ||
| 1 [3] [4] | 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]Clock bell location
Bell is hung in the cupola
Published: 06/05/2026
[2]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
[3]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
[4]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
| 06/05/2026 | Clock bell added [Nick Sturgess, citing: “A Guide to the Church of SS Peter & Paul, Fareham”, by Alan Sturgess] |
| 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] |