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Abberton, Essex, S Andrew
Place Abberton
S Andrew
Lieutenancy area Essex
Country England
Historic county Essex
Dove tower ID 17794
Rings 2 (chime), tenor 5–1–10See below
Frames 1See below
Grid reference TL997193
Latitude & longitude 51.83735, 0.89788View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers
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Postcode CO5 7NJ
Diocese Chelmsford
Church Church of England
Listed grade II* by Historic England
Church heritage record 2605
Chime of 2, tenor 5–1–10
Bells 2 (chime)Edit details
Tenor 5–1–10 (598 lb or 271 kg)
BellWeightNominalNoteDiameterDatedFounderCanonsTurningHanging
1 [2] [3]3–2–625.00″1796Thomas I MearsYD
2 [4] [5]5–1–1032.13″1663Miles III GrayeYD
Details of frame
FrameBellsYearMaterialMakerTrussLayout
11,2Oak5.A
Notes

[1]Source contributor

D Sloman, Mar 1981

Published: 23/11/2021

[2]Notes

1 of 2: 6 canons

Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 09/11/2024

[3]Bell history

The Thomas Mears bell is ex Langenhoe, S Andrew in c1961 when that church was demolished. The fittings by Whitechapel date from post 1961.

Published: 17/06/2023; updated: 09/11/2024

[4]Notes

2 of 2: 6 canons

Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 09/11/2024

[5]Bell history

The Miles Graye bell was formerly hung for swinging.

Published: 09/11/2024; updated: 09/11/2024

Update log
17/06/2023Note added; Frame Fr1 added; 1-2: hanging added [David Sloman]
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