Mells, Somerset, S Andrew
| Place | Mells S Andrew |
| Unitary authority | Somerset |
| Lieutenancy area | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Somerset |
| Dove tower ID | 16026 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 26–2–23 in C♯See below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | ST727492 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.24211, -2.39140View on Google Map or OpenStreetMapList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | A suggested satnav destination for this tower is at 51.24183, -2.39124 View on Google MapEdit details |
| Postcode | BA11 3PW |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 216 |
| Also | Toilet |
| URL | http://bath-wells.org/towerselect.php?DoveID=MELLS |
| Affiliation | Bath and Wells Diocesan Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 8, tenor 26–2–23 in C♯
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 26–2–23 (2991 lb or 1357 kg) in C♯ (564.5 Hz) |
| Practices | Tue (2nd) |
| Overhauled | 1924 by Whitechapel Bell Foundry |
| Peals | View 101 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Additional information | PN shared with Leigh on Mendip |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7¼ cwt | 1136.0 | C♯ | 32.75″ | 1869 | Mears & Stainbank | R | FC | |||
| 2 | 8 cwt | 1085.0 | B♯ | 34.00″ | 1869 | Mears & Stainbank | R | FC | |||
| 3 | 9¾ cwt | 959.0 | A♯ | 37.25″ | 1745 | Thomas I Bilbie | R | FC | |||
| 4 | 9¾ cwt | 846.0 | G♯ | 36.75″ | 1716 | Abraham I Rudhall | R | FC | |||
| 5 | 13½ cwt | 767.0 | F♯ | 41.50″ | 1869 | Mears & Stainbank | R | FC | |||
| 6 | 15 cwt | 717.5 | E♯ | 43.00″ | 1788 | William Bilbie | R | FC | |||
| 7 | 20 cwt | 634.5 | D♯ | 48.00″ | 1717 | Abraham I Rudhall | R | FC | |||
| 8 | 26–2–23 | 564.5 | C♯ | 54.00″ | 1745 | Thomas I Bilbie | R | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctus | 0–1–18 | 2250.0 | C♯ | 13.38″ | c1325† | (unidentified) | Y | 4 |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sanctus | |||||||
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 1840 | Oak | Jefferies & Price |
Update log
Last updated: 12/11/2014