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Bigrigg, Cumbria, S John Ev
PlaceBigrigg
S John Ev
Unitary authorityCumberland
Lieutenancy areaCumbria
CountryEngland
Historic countyCumberland
Dove tower ID18332
Rings1 (chime), tenor 1–2–8 in B♭See below
Frames1See below
Grid referenceNX997138
Latitude & longitude54.50968, -3.54932View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers
Satnav lat & longNo optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details
PostcodeCA24 3LB
DioceseCarlisle
Church groupChurch of England
Listed gradeII by Historic England
Church heritage record2110
Biographies
View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub
Chime of 1, tenor 1–2–8 in B♭
Bells1 (chime)Edit details
Tenor1–2–8 (176 lb or 80 kg) in B♭ (1890.0 Hz)
Projects & overhauls
2016 by Local labour/guild/assn (major overhaul)
Bell rehung for swing chiming with new stainless-steel straps, fixings, and clapper. The wooden headstock and wheel were retained and strengthened. It was rehung on the existing bearings. The clapper was supplied by Taylors, while the remaining new fittings and labour were completed locally.
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BellWeightFrequencyNoteDiameterDatedFounderCanonsTurningHanging
11–2–81890.0B♭15.00″1878John Taylor & CoYNS
Details of frame
FrameBellsYearMaterialMakerTrussLayout
11Stone9.A1
Notes

[1]Source contributor

R W M Clouston, Jun 1994

Published: 23/11/2021

Update log
06/12/2025Project amended [Andrew Holland` via #009215]
04/12/20251: nominal added [Kye L Leaver, recording by Andrew Holland & analysed by Kye via #009602]
24/09/20251: weight, canon, turning, hanging added; Overhaul added; frame added [Info (including photos) provided by Andrew Holland. via #009215]
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