Norton, Worcestershire, S James
| Place | Norton S James |
| Lieutenancy area | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Worcestershire |
| Dove tower ID | 22481 |
| Rings | 3 (chime), tenor 4–3–23 in CSee below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | SO877511 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.15882, -2.18028View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | WR5 2PS |
| Diocese | Worcester |
| Church group | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 14553 |
| Biographies | View the biographies of ringers at this tower on the Central Council Ringing History Hub |
Chime of 3, tenor 4–3–23 in C
| Bells | 3 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 4–3–23 (555 lb or 252 kg) in C (1049.5 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | |
| Additional information | Baton clavier |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2–1–23 | 1299.5 | E | 23.50″ | 1716 | Abraham I Rudhall | Y | N | D | ||
| 2 | 3–1–25 | 1169.5 | D | 26.25″ | [1350–1440]† | Worcester foundry | Y | N | D | ||
| 3 | 4–3–23 | 1049.5 | C | 29.50″ | 1925 | Mears & Stainbank | Y | N | D |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [3] | 1, 2, 3 | 1925 | Steel | Mears & Stainbank | 8.1.A.a |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
C J Pickford
Published: 23/11/2021
[2]Source contributor
D P Bagley
Published: 23/11/2021
[3]Frame Fr1 description
The bells are hung from a single girder placed diagonally across the tower with Carillon type clappers and baton clavier. [CJP]
Published: 02/07/2026; updated: 04/07/2026
Update log
| 05/08/2026 | Baton clavier added [Chris Pickford from personal visit and from Whitechapel foundry records] |
| 02/07/2026 | 1-2: weight added; 1-3: nominal, turning, canons, hanging added; 2: founder amended. Frame added. [Chris Pickford visits 1969 and 2008; Whitechapel foundry records.] |