Desborough, Northamptonshire, S Giles
| Place | Desborough S Giles |
| Unitary authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Northamptonshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Northamptonshire |
| Dove tower ID | 15870 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 9–2–4 in GSee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | SP803830 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.43961, -0.82013View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | NN14 2XQ |
| Diocese | Peterborough |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 10344 |
| Affiliation | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 8, tenor 9–2–4 in G
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 9–2–4 (1068 lb or 484 kg) in G (799.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Mon (check on Bank Hol) |
| Projects & overhauls | 2006 by Hayward Mills Associates (major overhaul) List all |
| Peals | View 117 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3–2–4 | 1597.0 | G | 24.00″ | 1923 | Gillett & Johnston | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 3–3–8 | 1509.0 | F♯ | 25.00″ | 1923 | Gillett & Johnston | F | N | FC | ||
| 3 | 3–3–24 | 1344.0 | E | 26.13″ | 1923 | Gillett & Johnston | F | N | FC | ||
| 4 | 5–0–2 | 1196.0 | D | 29.50″ | 1868 | John Taylor & Co | R | N | FC | ||
| 5 | 5–2–6 | 1066.0 | C | 30.63″ | 1616 | Hugh II Watts | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 6 | 5–3–22 | 1006.0 | B | 31.75″ | 1616 | Hugh II Watts | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 7 | 7–1–0 | 895.0 | A | 34.63″ | c1510† | Robert Mellours | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 8 | 9–2–4 | 799.0 | G | 37.38″ | 1585† | Newcombe (generic) | Y | M | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 2006 | Steel | Hayward Mills Associates | 8.1.B.a | 8.3 |
Update log
| 22/10/2025 | Fr1: material amended, truss added [Peter Hayward] |
| 08/09/2021 | 1-8: turning added [Bill Adcock, Tower Captain via James Hedgcock] |