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Bovey Tracey, Devon, S John
PlaceBovey Tracey
S John
Shown in county lists as Bovey Tracey, S John
Lieutenancy areaDevon
CountryEngland
Historic countyDevon
Dove tower ID18545
Rings2 (chime), tenor 2–2–15See below
Frames1See below
Grid referenceSX813777
Latitude & longitude50.58761, -3.67801View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers
Satnav lat & longNo optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details
PostcodeTQ13 9PF
DioceseExeter
Church groupChurch of England
Listed gradeII* by Historic England
Church heritage record5110
Chime of 2, tenor 2–2–15
Bells2 (chime)Edit details
Tenor2–2–15 (295 lb or 134 kg)
Projects & overhauls
Nicholson Engineering Ltd (not started)
General overhaul; bells to be rehung for electrically operated chiming. Scheduled to start November 2025
List all
BellWeightFrequencyNoteDiameterDatedFounderCanonsTurningHanging
1 [3]1–0–2218.00″1859Charles & George MearsYS
2 [4]2–2–1522.00″1859Charles & George MearsYS
Details of frame
FrameBellsYearMaterialMakerTrussLayout
11, 2Stone9.A2.X1
Notes

[1]Source contributor

JMC May 2002

Published: 23/11/2021

[2]Source contributor

Whitechapel Bell Foundry

Published: 23/11/2021

[3]Notes

1 of 2: 6 canons

Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 12/06/2025

[4]Notes

2 of 2: 6 canons

Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 12/06/2025

Update log
14/10/2025New project added [Andrew Nicholson]
05/06/20251,2: hanging added; Frame added [Henry Grice, personal visit; Google Earth street view via #008705]
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