Kirkoswald, Cumbria, S Oswald
| Place | Kirkoswald S Oswald |
| Unitary authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Lieutenancy area | Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Cumberland |
| Dove tower ID | 21379 |
| Rings | 2 (full-circle ring), tenor 2–1–0 in F♯See below 1 (other bells)See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | NY555409 |
| Latitude & longitude | 54.76174, -2.69232View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | A suggested satnav destination for this tower is at 54.76232, -2.69326 View on Google MapEdit details |
| Postcode | CA10 1DF |
| Diocese | Carlisle |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 1984 |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 2, tenor 2–1–0 in F♯
| Bells | 2 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 2–1–0 (252 lb or 114 kg) in F♯ (1470.5 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1893 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) List allCracked tenor recast; two bells rehung in a new composite frame; one bell stood down |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Additional information | Detached tower |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2–1–9 | 1443.0 | F♯ | 22.50″ | 1619† | William II Land | R | N | FC | ||
| 2 | 2–1–0 | 1470.5 | F♯ | 25.50″ | 1893 | John Taylor & Co | F | N | FC |
Other bells
| Bells | 1 (other bells)Edit details |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1–2–3 | 19.75″ | 1729† | Aaron Peever | R | U |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2 | 1893 | Cast iron & oak | John Taylor & Co | 7.A.a | 2.X1 |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
John Taylor records, 1893
Published: 23/11/2021
Update log
| 04/09/2024 | 1,2: nominal amended [Fresh recordings taken by Ron East, DAC Bells Advisor, Carlisle Diocese, analysed by Bill Hibbert] |
| 12/08/2024 | SatNav lat/long added [Tim Jackson from personal visit #007278] |
| 18/02/2024 | Listed building ID amended (this relates to the detached bell tower rather than the church) [Listed building data, downloaded 26/Dec/2023 via Tim Jackson] |
| 29/12/2023 | Overhaul added; 2: weight amended; frame Fr1: date confirmed [Chris Pickford from the Taylors archive] |
| 23/12/2023 | Frame Fr1 added; 1-2: nominal, note, canons, turning added; Other: canons, hanging added [Ron East, DAC Bells Advisor, Carlisle Diocese. Recorded by Ron East and analysed by Nick Bowden] |
| 01/02/2022 | 1: hanging type amended [Ron East, DAC Bells Advisor, Carlisle Diocese] |
| 01/02/2022 | GF, detached tower added; lat/long amended [David Matthews] |