Templecombe, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary
| Place | Templecombe Blessed Virgin Mary or Abbas Combe |
| Unitary authority | Somerset |
| Lieutenancy area | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Somerset |
| Dove tower ID | 14261 |
| Rings | 6 (full-circle ring), tenor 10–3–2 in FSee below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST708226 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.00253, -2.41666View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | BA8 0HG |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 158 |
| URL | https://bath-wells.org/tower/templecombe-blessed-virgin-mary/ |
| Affiliation | Bath and Wells Diocesan Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 6, tenor 10–3–2 in F
| Bells | 6 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 10–3–2 (1206 lb or 547 kg) in F (687.7 Hz) |
| Practices | Tue (alt) |
| Overhauled | 2015 by John Taylor & Co Restored; c/s removed; new fittings; frame strengthened |
| Tuned | 2015 |
| Peals | View 15 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Additional information | PN alternates with Horsington |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–0–7 | 1156.5 | D | 28.00″ | 1891 | Mears & Stainbank | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–1–7 | 1030.3 | C | 28.50″ | 1656 | Thomas Purdue | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 3 | 4–3–25 | 917.9 | B♭ | 30.25″ | 1736 | Thomas I Bilbie | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 4 | 5–3–7 | 866.4 | A | 33.75″ | 1736 | Thomas I Bilbie | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 5 | 7–1–1 | 771.9 | G | 36.00″ | 1656 | Thomas Purdue | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 6 | 10–3–2 | 687.7 | F | 40.50″ | c1400† | Salisbury foundry | Y | 8 | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clock | 1¼ cwt | 18.00″ | c1762 | Y |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 1891 | Cast iron, oak & wrought iron | Mears & Stainbank |
Update log
Last updated: 21/12/2015