Gunby, Lincolnshire, S Peter
| Place | Gunby S Peter Shown in county lists as Gunby (near Skegness) |
| Lieutenancy area | Lincolnshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic subdivision | Parts of Lindsey |
| Historic county | Lincolnshire |
| Dove tower ID | 16044 |
| Rings | 5 (full-circle ring), tenor 6–2–21 in DSee below Other bellsSee below |
| Frames | 3See below |
| Grid reference | TF468668 |
| Latitude & longitude | 53.17821, 0.19609View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | A suggested satnav destination for this tower is at 53.18275, 0.19386 View on Google MapEdit details |
| Postcode | PE23 5SS |
| Diocese | Lincoln |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 16711 |
| Affiliation | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 5, tenor 6–2–21 in D
| Bells | 5 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 6–2–21 (749 lb or 340 kg) in D (1157.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 2001 by Eayre & Smith (major overhaul) List all |
| Peals | View 6 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1–3–11 | 1735.0 | A | 20.50″ | 2000 | Eijsbouts | F | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 2–1–5 | 1538.0 | G | 22.75″ | c1800 | James III Harrison | F | 4 | FC | ||
| 3 | 2–3–0 | 1467.5 | F♯ | 24.13″ | c1423† | John Smith | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 4 | 4–0–14 | 1292.0 | E | 28.00″ | c1550† | Mellours (generic) | Y | 8 | FC | ||
| 5 | 6–2–21 | 1157.0 | D | 31.50″ | 2000 | Eijsbouts | F | N | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctus | 0–0–26 | 2530.5 | E♭ | 11.00″ | 1634 | (unidentified) | Y | N | S |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 [1] | Sanctus | Steel | 8.1.A | 1 | ||||
| 8 | Timber | 6.A | 3.3 | |||||
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5 | 2001 | Steel | Eayre & Smith | 8.1.F.e | 5.1 |
Notes
[1]Frame details
Frame Fr9 comprises a pair of steel channels resting across the top of the 18th century timber frame
Published: 14/09/2025
Update log
| 29/09/2025 | 1-5: nominal added; Sanctus: nominal, note added [Recorded by Chris Woodcock and analysed by Nick Bowden] |
| 14/09/2025 | Fr9 added; Fr8: truss, layout added [Information (pictures) provided by Chris Woodcock, DAC Bells Advisor Lincoln Dio] |
| 07/09/2025 | 1-5,Sanctus: turning added; Sanctus: canon, hanging added; Church now open and ringing has resumed [Christopher Woodcock via #009154 & #009155] |
| 25/02/2025 | Fr1: truss and layout added [Personal visit via Neal Dodge] |
| 23/09/2024 | Ringing currently not permitted [Christopher Woodcock #007507] |
| 21/01/2024 | SatNav lat/long added (car parking for church) [National Trust via Christopher Woodcock #006350] |