Kemberton, Shropshire, S Andrew
| Place | Kemberton S Andrew |
| Unitary authority | Shropshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Shropshire |
| Dove tower ID | 15757 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 5–2–19 in A♯See below 1 (other bells)See below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | SJ729045 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.63776, -2.40179View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | TF11 9LJ |
| Diocese | Lichfield |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 7227 |
| URL | http://www.sacbr.org.uk/Towers/Kemberton/Kemberton.html |
| Affiliation | Shropshire Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 8, tenor 5–2–19 in A♯
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 5–2–19 (635 lb or 288 kg) in A♯ (926.7 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 2022 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) List allTwo trebles were cast to complete the ring of eight on 24 Mar 2022. All new ringing fittings have been manufactured and supplied with the bells, Taylors have hung the bells with the help of local ringers. |
| Peals | View 9 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2–1–4 | 1887.0 | A♯ | 21.00″ | 2022 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 2–1–8 | 1781.1 | G𝄪 | 21.50″ | 2022 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 [1] | 2–2–22 | 1560.8 | F𝄪 | 23.10″ | 1961 | Mears & Stainbank | F | Y | FC | ||
| 4 | 2–3–20 | 1390.6 | E♯ | 24.50″ | 2021 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC | ||
| 5 | 3–1–3 | 1237.7 | D♯ | 26.20″ | 1671 | Thomas II Clibury | Y | M | FC | ||
| 6 | 4–1–15 | 1170.1 | C𝄪 | 28.10″ | 1753 | Abel Rudhall | Y | M | FC | ||
| 7 [2] | 5–0–19 | 1038.8 | B♯ | 29.80″ | 1893 | John Taylor & Co | F | 4 | FC | ||
| 8 | 5–2–19 | 926.7 | A♯ | 32.70″ | 1621 | William Clibury | Y | M | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | 1 (other bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ex3 | 4–2–3 | 1063.5 | C | 29.88″ | 1596† | Henry II Oldfield | Y | M | D |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ex3 | Timber | Local labour/guild/assn | 6.A | 6.4 | |||
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 2021 | Steel | John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd | 8.1.B.a | 8.3 |
Notes
[1]Bell history
Bell 3/8 was previously bell 1/8 at East Budleigh, Devon
Published: 27/06/2024; updated: 27/06/2024
[2]Origin of the bell
Bell 7/8 was previously bell 1/2 at West Seaton, Holy Trinity, Cumberland. [Ex inf David Kelly, Keltek Trust]
Published: 18/08/2024
Update log
| 18/08/2024 | Note on the origin of bell 7/8 added. [David Kelly, Keltek Trust via #483] |
| 03/06/2022 | Project completed (augmentation from six to eight) [David Potter] |
| 15/05/2022 | Added 2 bells [John Taylor & Co, two new treble details, Will be a ring of 8 by 1st June 2022 via Andrew Ogden] |
| 07/04/2022 | New project added [David Potter] |
| 13/02/2022 | Frame 1 renamed Frame 9. Details of new Frame 1 given. [Paul Mason, JT&Co] |
| 21/01/2022 | 3,4,6,Ex3 of 4: turning amended [Paul Mason (Taylors)] |
| 07/01/2022 | 3-4,6: weight amended; 1-2: weight, canons, founder, cast year, diameter, nominal, turning, frame number added; 1-2: weight precision added; 3-4,6: nominal, diameter, frame number amended; New 5th bell added; Chiming bell (former 3rd of 4): hanging type amended. Key amended. [Paul Mason, JT&Co] |
| 29/12/2021 | GF, new project added (augmentation to 8) [David Potter] |
| 29/12/2021 | Major restoration and augmentation project completed [David Potter, confirmed by Andrew Gordon, local project coordinator, via David Kelly, Keltek Trust] |
| 01/10/2021 | 1,3-4: weight amended; 1-4: weight approx amended [JTc As received via Paul Mason] |
| 13/07/2021 | New project added [Taylors website; confirmed by David Potter.] |