Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, S Michael the Archangel
| Place | Shalfleet S Michael the Archangel |
| Unitary authority | Isle of Wight |
| Lieutenancy area | Isle of Wight |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Hampshire |
| Dove tower ID | 23282 |
| Rings | 2 (chime), tenor 8–2–10 in BSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | SZ413892 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.70127, -1.41546View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | PO30 4NF |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 10616 |
| URL | https://thebellsoftheisleofwight.weebly.com/shalfleet-st-michael.html |
Chime of 2, tenor 8–2–10 in B
| Bells | 2 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 8–2–10 (962 lb or 436 kg) in B (968.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 2003 by Matthew Higby & Co (major overhaul) Bells rehung with partially new fittings, the larger bell in the existing frame, the smaller bell in a new steel frame |
| Also | Ground floor ringing chamber |
| Additional information | Full wheel(s) |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [1] | 1–3–4 | 1769.5 | A | 21.25″ | 1807 | Thomas Mears & Son | Y | N | S | ||
| 2 [2] | 8–2–10 | 968.0 | B | 36.13″ | 1815 | Thomas II Mears | Y | N | S |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | 2 | c1799 | Timber | 5.Y | 1 | |||
| 1B | 1 | 2003 | Steel | Matthew Higby & Co | 8.1.B.a | 1 |
Notes
[1]Notes
1 of 2: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 07/03/2024
[2]Notes
2 of 2: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 07/03/2024
Update log
| 22/09/2025 | URL added [Kye L Leaver via #009219] |
| 01/08/2025 | 1-2: founder; year; turning; hanging added; 1: diameter added; 2: diameter amended; frames added; GF added; Full wheel flag added [Kye L Leaver, personal visit (01/08/2025) via #008984] |
| 22/03/2024 | Overhaul description amended [Revised project description provided by Matthew Higby. See also W&P Review of Belfry Restoration Activity 2006] |
| 13/03/2024 | Overhaul added [Information taken from W&P Review of Belfry Restoration Activity 2003 via Tim Jackson] |
| 09/03/2022 | 2: diameter added [Andrew Nicholson] |