Hatherleigh, Devon, S John Bapt
| Place | Hatherleigh S John Bapt |
| Lieutenancy area | Devon |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Devon |
| Dove tower ID | 15718 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 13–2–6 in FSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | SS541046 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.82252, -4.07275View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | EX20 3JY |
| Diocese | Exeter |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 5138 |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 8, tenor 13–2–6 in F
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 13–2–6 (1518 lb or 689 kg) in F (703.2 Hz) |
| Practices | Wed |
| Projects & overhauls | 2025 by Matthew Higby & Co (major overhaul) Bells rehung with refurbished fittings in a completely new steel bellframe. Lower tier Truss 8.1.B contains bells 1,2,5,6,7&8. Non standard 6 bell layout. Upper tier rider frame truss type 8.1.H contains bells 3&4, swinging side by side. There are photo's on our company website if you require clarification. Bells are now rung from upstairs. 1929 by Mears & Stainbank (ring created) Ring installed |
| Peals | View 9 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–2–20 | 1408.0 | F | 25.75″ | 1929 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 4–1–18 | 1318.0 | E | 26.88″ | 1929 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 4–3–19 | 1172.0 | D | 29.00″ | 1929 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 5–2–27 | 1056.0 | C | 30.75″ | 1929 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 5 | 6–3–17 | 937.6 | B♭ | 32.88″ | 1929 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 6 | 7–1–25 | 879.0 | A | 35.00″ | 1929 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 7 | 11–1–9 | 790.0 | G | 39.25″ | 1929 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC | ||
| 8 | 13–2–6 | 703.2 | F | 42.88″ | 1929 | Mears & Stainbank | F | N | FC |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 [1] | 3, 4 | 2025 | Steel | Matthew Higby & Co | 8.1.H | 2.X1 | ||
| 1 [2] | 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 2025 | Steel | Matthew Higby & Co | 8.1.H | 6.14 |
Notes
[1]Frame trusses
Frame Fr2 Trusses are in the style of Truss Type 8.1.B.a
Published: 29/07/2025
[2]Frame trusses
Frame Fr1 Trusses are in the style of Truss Type 8.1.B.a
Published: 29/07/2025
Update log
| 29/07/2025 | Fr1: truss, layout amended; Fr1, Fr2: truss notes added [Information (pictures) provided by Matthew Higby on Facebook] |
| 26/07/2025 | Project completion date amended [Matthew Higby] |
| 06/06/2025 | Project completed; old frames destroyed and new frames added [Matthew Higby via #008720] |
| 20/02/2025 | Restoration work is complete, no longer ground floor [Mark Wonnacott, tower captain via Mike Wigney #008242] |
| 24/11/2023 | Frame Fr2: truss added [T&B Devon (Scott) via Frame Backlog] |
| 25/10/2023 | Project added; bells to be rehung in a new frame [Matthew Higby via #005808] |
| 12/10/2022 | Frames Fr1,Fr2: maker amended [John Eisel, based on contemporary newspaper reports (Express and Echo, Wed 24/Oct/1883). Also Bell News] |
| 20/02/2021 | 1-7: nominal added; 1-2,4,8: diameter amended [Personal tuning records via Nigel Taylor] |
| 12/02/2021 | 1-8: turning added [Mark Wonnacott Tower Captain via James Hedgcock] |
| 11/02/2021 | 8: nominal added [WBF records (Richard Offen) via Email] |