Folke, Dorset, S Lawrence
| Place | Folke S Lawrence |
| Unitary authority | Dorset |
| Lieutenancy area | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Dorset |
| Dove tower ID | 20155 |
| Rings | 2 (chime), tenor 9½ cwt in A♭See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST659132 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.91788, -2.48547View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | DT9 5HP |
| Diocese | Salisbury |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 12139 |
| Biographies | View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub |
Chime of 2, tenor 9½ cwt in A♭
| Bells | 2 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 9½ cwt (~1060 lb or ~480 kg) in A♭ |
| Projects & overhauls | 1975 by Arthur Fidler Converted from full-circle ring and decreased in number from 5 bells The treble of the ring of 5 was scrapped and the metal went to help cast a treble to augment Leigh, Dorset. Bells 2 and 3 were transferred to Holnest to form a new chime of 2. Bells 4 and 5 were retained and hung dead. 1638 by William Wiseman (ring created) Ring of 3 or 4 bells created by William Wiseman. |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [2] | 8 cwt | B♭ | 35.00″ | 1777 | William Bilbie | Y | D | ||||
| 2 [3] | 9½ cwt | A♭ | 37.50″ | 1638 | William Wiseman | Y | D |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2 | 1975 | Steel | Arthur Fidler | 8.1.A |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
C J N Dalton, Nov 1992
Published: 23/11/2021
[2]Notes
1 of 2: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 16/07/2024
[3]Notes
2 of 2: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 16/07/2024
Update log
| 17/01/2026 | Reduction and rehanging noted. [B&B Dorset, Dalton] |
| 23/06/2022 | Frame fr1 added; 1: note added; 1-2: frame number, hanging type added [Frame B&B Dorset, Dalton via Tim Jackson] |