Branston, Leicestershire, S Guthlac
| Place | Branston S Guthlac |
| Lieutenancy area | Leicestershire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Leicestershire |
| Dove tower ID | 14994 |
| Rings | 6 (full-circle ring), tenor 7–1–4 in BSee below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | SK809295 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.85708, -0.79905View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | NG32 1RU |
| Diocese | Leicester |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 6503 |
| Affiliation | Leicester Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 6, tenor 7–1–4 in B
| Bells | 6 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 7–1–4 (816 lb or 370 kg) in B (964.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Mon (check with contact) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1997 by Hayward Mills Associates Transferred from Norton Canes, Staffordshire, S James The 2nd of the ring of 6 from Norton Canes was recast and the 6 bells were hung in a new frame at Branston. The following events happened while the ring was at Norton Canes, Staffordshire, S James 1995 Bells removed from Norton Canes. 1903 by James Barwell Augmented from 5 bells 1887 by James Barwell (ring created) Ring of 5 created. |
| Peals | View 62 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Additional information | PN shared: Branston; Croxton Kerrial; Harston; Saltby; Sproxton |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–0–20 | 1595.0 | G♯ | 24.00″ | 1903 | James Barwell & Co | R | FC | |||
| 2 | 3–1–24 | 1443.0 | F♯ | 24.81″ | 1996 | John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd | F | FC | |||
| 3 | 3–2–22 | 1285.0 | E | 26.38″ | (1887) | James Barwell | R | FC | |||
| 4 | 4–0–7 | 1212.0 | D♯ | 27.50″ | (1887) | James Barwell | R | FC | |||
| 5 | 5–0–12 | 1078.0 | C♯ | 30.25″ | (1887) | James Barwell | R | FC | |||
| 6 | 7–1–4 | 964.0 | B | 34.00″ | (1887) | James Barwell | R | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 30.25″ | 1623 | George I Oldfield |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1996 | Steel | Hayward Mills Associates | 8.1.B.a | 6.1 |
Notes
[1]Amended cast years
The date 1887 was on the old 2nd, which was recast in 1996 - but the entire ring (i.e. the back five) were of the same date. The others have no casting
date on, but the tenor has the 1885 date of the donor’s marriage. CJP has been researching Norton Canes (where they came from) for the Pevsner revision and found that the bells were installed as a ring in 1887.
Published: 08/12/2021
Update log
| 14/01/2026 | Transfer history noted. [Keltek] |
| 11/08/2022 | Frame added [Peter Hayward] |
| 28/12/2021 | 6: weight amended [JT records (other weights and diameters correct) via Chris Pickford] |
| 08/12/2021 | Additional reasons for amended cast years [Chris Pickford] |
| 08/12/2021 | 3-6: cast year amended [Chris Pickford (in consultation with GAD) via Email] |