Bitchfield, Lincolnshire, S Mary Magd
| Place | Bitchfield S Mary Magd |
| Lieutenancy area | Lincolnshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic subdivision | Parts of Kesteven |
| Historic county | Lincolnshire |
| Dove tower ID | 18408 |
| Rings | 3 (chime), tenor in ASee below |
| Grid reference | SK983283 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.84412, -0.54187View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | NG33 4DZ |
| Diocese | Lincoln |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 16236 |
| Biographies | View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub |
Chime of 3, tenor in A
| Bells | 3 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor note | in A |
| Projects & overhauls | 1987 by Eayre & Smith (major overhaul) Converted from full-circle ring Previously hung for full-circle ringing, bells rehung for stationary chiming in the existing frame. |
| Additional information | Ellacombe apparatus Tuning: 1-3 of 4 |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [2] | C | 31.38″ | c1499† | Leicester foundry | Y | D | |||||
| 2 [3] | B | 35.38″ | c1560† | Robert I Newcombe | Y | D | |||||
| 3 [4] | A | 36.25″ | 1619† | Tobias I Norris | Y | D |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
G A Dawson, 8 May 1987
Published: 23/11/2021
[2]Notes
1 of 3: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 09/02/2026
[3]Notes
2 of 3: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 09/02/2026
[4]Notes
3 of 3: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 09/02/2026
Update log
| 13/03/2026 | 1987 project noted. Tuning added. 1-3: notes, hanging added. [Lincs B&B, Ketteringham] |
| 04/12/2023 | Ellacombe added [Ringing World 04/Sep/1987 p789] |