Wainfleet St Mary, Lincolnshire, S Mary BV
| Place | Wainfleet St Mary S Mary BV |
| Lieutenancy area | Lincolnshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic subdivision | Parts of Lindsey |
| Historic county | Lincolnshire |
| Dove tower ID | 16776 |
| Rings | 6 (full-circle ring), tenor 11–0–3 in GSee below 1 (display bells)See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | TF470586 |
| Latitude & longitude | 53.10497, 0.19582View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | PE24 4JT |
| Diocese | Lincoln |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 16732 |
| Affiliation | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
Ring of 6, tenor 11–0–3 in G
| Bells | 6 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 11–0–3 (1235 lb or 560 kg) in G (785.0 Hz) |
| Practices | Tue 19:00 |
| Projects & overhauls | 2007 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) |
| Tuned | 2007 |
| Peals | View 9 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–2–15 | 1315.0 | E | 28.13″ | 1855 | Charles & George Mears | R | FC | |||
| 2 | 5–2–4 | 1172.0 | D | 30.00″ | 1760 | Joseph Mallows | Y | FC | |||
| 3 | 7–1–17 | 1042.0 | C | 32.88″ | 1760 | Joseph Mallows | Y | FC | |||
| 4 | 6–1–6 | 983.0 | B | 33.63″ | 1620 | George I Oldfield | Y | FC | |||
| 5 | 8–0–6 | 876.0 | A | 34.88″ | 1820 | James III Harrison | Y | FC | |||
| 6 | 11–0–3 | 785.0 | G | 41.00″ | 1855 | Charles & George Mears | R | FC |
Display bells
| Bells | 1 (display bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [1] | 14.00″ | c1883 | Brassfoundry |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of 6 | 1844† | Cast iron | William Howden | 8.3.A.d |
Notes
[1]History of the bell
Bell formerly at St Michael’s church, Wainfleet St Mary, removed c.2015 when that church was closed, to become a Community Centre. Sent to go on display at St Mary’s church, Wainfleet St Mary.
Published: 15/09/2025
Update log
| 15/09/2025 | Bell from St Michael's church, Wainfleet St Mary, transferred to St Mary's church on the closure of the former church in c2015. [John Seymour, church warden at S Mary.] |