Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, Basilica of S Gregory Gt, Downside Abbey (RC)
Place | Stratton on the Fosse, Downside Abbey Basilica of S Gregory Gt |
Unitary authority | Somerset |
Lieutenancy area | Somerset |
Country | England |
Historic county | Somerset |
Dove tower ID | 25527 |
Rings | 1 (chime), tenor 106–3–4 in GSee below |
Grid reference | ST655508 |
Latitude & longitude | 51.25574, -2.49576View on OpenStreetMapList nearest towers |
Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
Postcode | BA3 4RH |
Diocese | Clifton |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Listed grade | I by Historic England |
Chime of 1, tenor 106–3–4 in G
Bells | 1 (chime)Edit details |
Tenor | 106–3–4 (11960 lb or 5425 kg) in G (400.3 Hz) |
Tuned | 1901 |
Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
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1 [1] | 106–3–4 | 400.3 | G | 82.50″ | 1900 | John Taylor & Co | F | S |
Notes
[1]History of the bell
The bell was cast in 1900 as the bourdon bell for Beverley Minster. It was returned to the foundry in 1901 and was retuned. It was sent to Downside Abbey in 1903. [Chris Pickford from Taylor archives]
Published: 01/12/2024
Update log
01/12/2024 | 1: weight, date, nominal, note amended and file note added [Taylor archives via Chris Pickford] |