Eastbourne, East Sussex, S John, Meads
| Place | Eastbourne, Meads S John |
| Lieutenancy area | East Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Sussex |
| Dove tower ID | 19835 |
| Rings | 1 (chime), tenor 7–2–13 in BSee below |
| Grid reference | TV603978 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.75788, 0.27191View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | BN20 7LJ |
| Diocese | Chichester |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Church heritage record | 3500 |
Chime of 1, tenor 7–2–13 in B
| Bells | 1 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 7–2–13 (853 lb or 387 kg) in B (994.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | Date unknown Since the 1970s, disused bell has been at Penhurst, S Michael the Archangel, East Sussex as bell 2/2 |
| Additional information | Detached tower |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7–2–13 | 994.0 | B | 33.50″ | 1911 | John Taylor & Co | B |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
D L Cawley
Published: 23/11/2021
[2]Former bells
This used to have three bells plus one disused. The disused one as listed went to Penhurst, East Sussex. Two other bells went down under. One is listed as a service bell at Wellington, NZ. The largest bell became the tenor at St David’s, Hobart.
Published: 06/02/2026
Update log
| 06/02/2026 | Notes on the former bells added [David Kirkcaldy via 009849] |
| 16/02/2023 | Sub-place name added; dedication amended; detached tower added; disused bell transferred to Penhurst in 1970s as 2 of 2. [OS map, ABC Gazetteer, Crockford, Sussex B&B, Elphick and David Cawley] |
| 05/02/2023 | 1: nominal, canons added [Chris Pickford "Sussex File". - Taylor Job Book #004525] |