Hemsby, Norfolk, S Mary
| Place | Hemsby S Mary |
| Lieutenancy area | Norfolk |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Norfolk |
| Dove tower ID | 20807 |
| Rings | 2 (display bells)See below 1 (chime), tenor 9 cwtSee below |
| Grid reference | TG494173 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.69661, 1.69011View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | NR29 4EU |
| Diocese | Norwich |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 8665 |
Display bells
| Bells | 2 (display bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ex1 [1] | c1700 | ? Samuel Gilpin | Y | U | |||||||
| ex3 [2] | 1660 | Thomas Brend | Y | U |
Chime of 1, tenor 9 cwt
| Bells | 1 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 9 cwt (~1000 lb or ~500 kg) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1972 Converted from full-circle ring and decreased in number from 3 bells The 4th of the old ring of 5 was sold to Trinity College, Kandy, Sri Lanka. The former treble and 3rd were put on display in the church. 1914 Decreased in number from 5 bells Of the ring of 5, the 2nd was sold and the tenor was rehung dead. |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [3] | 9 cwt | c1700 | ? Samuel Gilpin | Y | D |
Notes
[1]Notes
ex1: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 18/03/2026
[2]Notes
ex3: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 18/03/2026
[3]Notes
1 of 1: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 18/03/2026
Update log
| 07/04/2026 | 1: approx weight added [Daniel C Stevens, citing https://bristolbells.weebly.com/norfolk.html#hem via #010169] |
| 18/01/2026 | Reduction history noted. [Keltek; Trinity College Kandy, Sri Lanka website] |
| 23/03/2022 | Display bells noted as such and unhung [Daniel Stevens via Facebook] |