Ashprington, Devon, S David
| Place | Ashprington S David |
| Lieutenancy area | Devon |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Devon |
| Dove tower ID | 17986 |
| Rings | 1 (chime), tenor 6½ cwtSee below |
| Grid reference | SX818571 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.40232, -3.66379View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | TQ9 7UP |
| Diocese | Exeter |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 5152 |
| Biographies | View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub |
Chime of 1, tenor 6½ cwt
| Bells | 1 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 6½ cwt (~730 lb or ~330 kg) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1975 Converted from full-circle ring and decreased in number from 5 bells The front 4 bells were scrapped. The remaining tenor was hung for swing chiming. 1790 by Thomas I Mears (ring created) Ring of 5 created. |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6½ cwt | 33.00″ | 1790 | Thomas I Mears | S |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
J G M Scott, Jan 1993
Published: 23/11/2021
Update log
| 17/01/2026 | Reduction and rehanging dead history noted. [T&B Devon, Scott, Mack & Clarke] |
| 30/12/2022 | 1: founder amended; 1: hanging type added [JGM Scott TB of Devon via Nick Bowden #004352] |