Kilve, Somerset, The Blessed Virgin Mary
| Place | Kilve The Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Unitary authority | Somerset |
| Lieutenancy area | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Somerset |
| Dove tower ID | 21298 |
| Rings | 2 (full-circle ring), tenor 5–2–5 in C♯See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST146439 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.18831, -3.22235View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | TA5 1EG |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 600 |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoardCustomise |
| Biographies | View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub |
Ring of 2, tenor 5–2–5 in C♯
| Bells | 2 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 5–2–5 (621 lb or 282 kg) in C♯ (1100.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1887 by Charles Sellick (major overhaul) new fittings for both bells |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–0–23 | 1378.0 | E♯ | 25.38″ | 1887 | Mears & Stainbank | Y | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 5–2–5 | 1100.0 | C♯ | 29.88″ | 1887 | Mears & Stainbank | Y | N | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2 | c1699 | Timber | 5.A | 4.3 |
Update log
| 25/11/2023 | Frame Fr1 added [Information provided by Tim Jackson, from personal visit. See also CB Somerset, Massey via Frame Backlog] |
| 08/03/2022 | Overhaul added [Chris Pickford] |
| 21/01/2022 | 1-2: nominal, note added [Tim Jackson (visit 31/Dec/2021) Recorded by Matthew Higby and analysed by Nick Bowden] |
| 11/01/2022 | GF added; 1: weight amended; 1-2: diameter amended; 1-2: canons, turning added [Tim Jackson (visit 31/12/21) and Chris Pickford (treble weight)] |
| 06/01/2022 | 1-2: diameter added. [Tim Jackson] |