Alton Pancras, Dorset, S Pancras
| Place | Alton Pancras S Pancras |
| Unitary authority | Dorset |
| Lieutenancy area | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Dorset |
| Dove tower ID | 17901 |
| Rings | 4 (chime), tenor 12–1–2 in GSee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST698024 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.82038, -2.42895View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | DT2 7RW |
| Diocese | Salisbury |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 12058 |
Chime of 4, tenor 12–1–2 in G
| Bells | 4 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 12–1–2 (1374 lb or 623 kg) in G (770.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1980 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) Converted from full-circle ring Formerly hung for full-circle ringing, bells were tuned and rehung for stationary chiming in a new steel frame. |
| Tuned | 1980 |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5–0–16 | 1036.5 | C | 30.25″ | 1596 | William Warre | Y | Y | D | ||
| 2 | 6–1–4 | 976.0 | B | 32.50″ | c1599† | Local founder (generic) | Y | Y | D | ||
| 3 | 9–0–21 | 878.0 | A | 37.25″ | c1400† | Salisbury foundry | Y | 4 | D | ||
| 4 | 12–1–2 | 770.0 | G | 41.13″ | 1664 | Thomas Purdue | R | N | D |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1980 | Steel | John Taylor & Co | 8.1.A |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
C J N Dalton, May 1991
Published: 23/11/2021
Update log
| 30/04/2025 | 1980 overhaul, tuning year added; Fr1 added [Ashley Monck, from personal visit. See also B&B Dorset, Dalton.] |
| 28/04/2025 | 1-4: nominal, turning, hanging added; 1-3: canon added; key amended [Ashley Monck, personal visit. Recordings by and analysed by Ashley Monck, and double checked by Jason Burnet via #008519] |