Radford Semele, Warwickshire, S Nicholas
| Place | Radford Semele S Nicholas |
| Lieutenancy area | Warwickshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Warwickshire |
| Dove tower ID | 14558 |
| Rings | 6 (full-circle ring), tenor 9–3–19 in F♯See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | SP342647 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.28001, -1.49894View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | CV31 1TA |
| Diocese | Coventry |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 3862 |
| Also | Toilet |
| URL | http://warksbells.co.uk/radford-semele/ |
| Affiliation | Coventry Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 6, tenor 9–3–19 in F♯
| Bells | 6 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 9–3–19 (1111 lb or 504 kg) in F♯ (757.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Mon (1st) & Wed (exc 1st) |
| Projects & overhauls | 2013 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) List allRestore, refurbish, rehang - following fire in church; Church reopened noon 15/05/2013 |
| Peals | View 4 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–0–16 | 1269.0 | D♯ | 26.88″ | 1998 | John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 [1] | 4–0–12 | 1131.0 | C♯ | 28.38″ | c1350† | John of Gloucester | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 3 | 5–3–26 | 1010.0 | B | 31.25″ | 1636 | Hugh II Watts | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 4 | 6–2–14 | 953.0 | A♯ | 32.50″ | 1998 | John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd | F | N | FC | ||
| 5 | 7–3–21 | 846.0 | G♯ | 36.25″ | 1641 | Henry I Bagley | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 6 | 9–3–19 | 757.0 | F♯ | 38.75″ | 1636 | Hugh II Watts | Y | 8 | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [2] | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 1998 | Cast iron | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | 8.3.A.h | 6.1 |
Notes
[1]Bell history
Bell 2/6 was previously bell 2/3 at Atherstone on Stour, S Mary, Warwickshire
Published: 05/05/2025
[2]Origin of the frame sides
The frame was built using frame sides from Cheylesmore, Christ Church, West Midlands.
Published: 11/01/2025
Update log
| 05/05/2025 | Bell history note added [Keith Chambers, DAC Bells Advisor, Coventry Diocese] |
| 11/01/2025 | Frame date amended (1998 using frame sides dated 1955). Noted as coming from Cheylesmore. [Chris Pickford] |
| 15/12/2024 | 2: founder amended [Chris Pickford via #007844] |
| 19/01/2024 | PN added [Mike Chester #006348] |