Edvin Loach, Herefordshire, S Mary
| Place | Edvin Loach S Mary |
| Unitary authority | Herefordshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Herefordshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Worcestershire (detached) |
| Dove tower ID | 14996 |
| Rings | 3 (full-circle ring), tenor 5–0–13 in DSee below 2 (display bells)See below |
| Grid reference | SO662584 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.22297, -2.49587View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | HR7 4PW |
| Diocese | Hereford |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 6103 |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise As of last night, BellBoard listed no performances here |
Ring of 3, tenor 5–0–13 in D
| Bells | 3 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 5–0–13 (573 lb or 260 kg) in D |
| Projects & overhauls | 1860 by Charles & George Mears (ring created) Ring installed |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Additional information | Ringing temporarily suspended, pending a full inspection and the fitting of new ropes |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–2–4 | F♯ | 1860 | Charles & George Mears | FC | ||||||
| 2 | 4–1–5 | E | 1860 | Charles & George Mears | FC | ||||||
| 3 | 5–0–13 | D | 1860 | Charles & George Mears | FC |
Display bells
| Bells | 2 (display bells)Edit details |
| Projects & overhauls | 1998 The larger of the 2 bells from Edvin Loach old church, stored here, was stolen between 29-Dec-97 and 4-Jan-98, along with 2 other bells. The other 2 bells were recovered in 2004 but this bell never was. |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display 1 [1] | 18.00″ | c1325† | (unidentified) | Y | U | ||||||
| Display 2 [2] | 17.50″ | 1674† | John II Martin | Y | U |
Notes
[1]Bell Display 1 history
Bell Display 1 was originally from the old church at Edvin Loach. Stolen along with 2 other bells some time between 29-Dec-97 and 4-Jan-98. Recovered from Trowbridge in 2004 with one other of the bells and both were put on display in the church. [David Bagley]
Published: 01/07/2025; updated: 27/11/2025
[2]Bell Display 2 history
Bell Display 2 was originally from the old church at Tedstone Wafer (now a ruin). Stolen along with 2 other bells some time between 29-Dec-97 and 4-Jan-98. Recovered from Trowbridge in 2004 with one other of the bells and both were put on display in the church. [David Bagley]
Published: 24/03/2007; updated: 27/11/2025
Update log
| 21/08/2025 | Ringing suspended temporarily [Steve Curtis, church administrator] |
| 01/07/2025 | History of the display bells noted, along with the theft and recovery of various bells. [David Bagley] |
| 24/04/2019 | Display 2: canons added [Tim Jackson via 00013393] |