Shenton, Leicestershire, S John Ev
| Place | Shenton S John Ev |
| Lieutenancy area | Leicestershire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Leicestershire |
| Dove tower ID | 23314 |
| Rings | 3 (chime), tenor 7–1–24 in A♯See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | SK386003 |
| Latitude & longitude | 52.59945, -1.43049View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | CV13 6DL |
| Diocese | Leicester |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 6721 |
Chime of 3, tenor 7–1–24 in A♯
| Bells | 3 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 7–1–24 (836 lb or 379 kg) in A♯ (911.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1975 by John Taylor & Co (major overhaul) List allFormerly hung for full-circle ringing, the bells were rehung for stationary chiming. |
| Additional information | Ellacombe apparatus Tuning: 1-3 of 4 |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [4] | 4–1–10 | 1084.0 | C♯ | 28.25″ | 1628 | Hugh II Watts | Y | D | |||
| 2 [5] | 6–1–9 | 1025.0 | B♯ | 31.50″ | c1400† | Johannes de Stafford | Y | D | |||
| 3 [6] | 7–1–24 | 911.0 | A♯ | 34.50″ | 1788 | Edward Arnold | Y | D |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3 | Timber | 6.B |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
C J N Dalton, Feb 1975
Published: 23/11/2021
[2]Source contributor
G A Dawson, Dec 2002
Published: 23/11/2021
[3]Source contributor
John Taylor records, 1975
Published: 23/11/2021
[4]Notes
1 of 3: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 13/05/2025
[5]Notes
2 of 3: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 13/05/2025
[6]Notes
3 of 3: 6 canons
Published: 23/11/2021; updated: 13/05/2025
Update log
| 15/04/2022 | Overhaul, frame Fr1 added [George Dawson] |
| 28/03/2022 | Ellacombe added; 1-3: hanging type added [Hung dead in an old full circle ringing frame. Sorry state. Old ringing fittings in the old ringing room via Lewis Benfield] |