West Dean, West Sussex, S Andrew
| Place | West Dean S Andrew |
| Lieutenancy area | West Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Sussex |
| Dove tower ID | 24567 |
| Rings | 3 (chime), tenor 6–0–21 in CSee below |
| Frames | 2See below |
| Grid reference | SU861126 |
| Latitude & longitude | 50.90657, -0.77614View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | PO18 0QZ |
| Diocese | Chichester |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II* by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 3447 |
| URL | https://www.thebellsofsussex.co.uk/west-dean-st-andrew.html |
Chime of 3, tenor 6–0–21 in C
| Bells | 3 (chime)Edit details |
| Tenor | 6–0–21 (693 lb or 314 kg) in C (1034.0 Hz) |
| Projects & overhauls | 1936 by Gillett & Johnston (major overhaul) Following the 1934 fire, the 3 Mears & Stainbank bells were recast, and hung in a new frame for stationary chiming. 1904 by Mears & Stainbank (major overhaul) List allThe three ancient bells by J Halton & Anthony Wakefield were recast by Mears and Stainbank. The bells were rehung for full circle ringing in the old frame. The frame was strengthened and kept. |
| Additional information | Baton clavier |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–1–1 | 1292.0 | E | 27.25″ | 1936 | Gillett & Johnston | F | N | D | ||
| 2 | 5–0–5 | 1164.0 | D | 28.88″ | 1936 | Gillett & Johnston | F | N | D | ||
| 3 | 6–0–21 | 1034.0 | C | 31.50″ | 1936 | Gillett & Johnston | F | N | D |
Details of frames
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1, 2 | 1936 | Teak | Gillett & Johnston | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1 [2] | 3 | 1936 | Teak | Gillett & Johnston | 1 | 1 |
Notes
[1]Source contributor
Gillett & Johnston records
Published: 23/11/2021
[2]Note on beams
The timber beams comprising Frames Fr1 and Fr2 are supported at each end by a pair of A-shaped timber supports, the lower beam resting on the cross-piece and the upper beam on the apex. [Kye Leaver]
Published: 30/12/2022; updated: 22/08/2024
Update log
| 10/02/2025 | 1936 overhaul added [Kye L Leaver via #008201] |
| 13/11/2024 | URL amended [Kye L Leaver] |
| 22/04/2024 | Frames Fr1, Fr2: layout added [Kye Leaver from personal visit] |
| 12/04/2024 | Recasting of 1904 noted [Kye Leaver via #006591] |
| 24/02/2024 | Frames Fr1, Fr2: material amended [Gillett & Johnston archives, Chris Pickford] |
| 27/12/2022 | 1-3: canons, turning, hanging type added. [Kye Leaver, visit 25-Nov 2022] |
| 02/12/2022 | Frames Fr1, Fr2 added [Kye Leaver from personal visit] |
| 16/04/2022 | 2: nominal, note amended [G&J records 1936 via Chris Pickford] |