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Listing the 168 collections of bells (including miscellaneous bells) which have at least 3 bells, and include one or more bells which were cast by John Rudhall. Click on place name for fuller details.

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1Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, S Mary.
6 (full-circle ring), 8–0–21 (416 kg) in G. Anticlockwise; Ellacombe apparatus; no mains electricity to provide lighting on stairs or ante chamber to protect bat population.
SO387303Map
2Alfrick, Worcestershire, S Mary Magd.
4 (chime), 2½ cwt (~130 kg) in F.
SO748529Map
3Arlingham, Gloucestershire, S Mary V.
6 (full-circle ring), 12 cwt (~610 kg) in G. Anticlockwise.
SO706106Map
4Ashton under Hill, Worcestershire, S Barbara.
6 (full-circle ring), 7–1–16 (376 kg) in A. Tue (3rd, 4th, 5th).
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5Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester, S Michael & All Angels.
12 (full-circle ring) plus 2♯, 25–2–25 (1307 kg) in D. Only limited ringing allowed.
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6Astley, Worcestershire, S Peter (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 14 cwt (~710 kg) in F♯.
SO787676Map
7Aston Ingham, Herefordshire, S John Bapt (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 5–1–17 (274 kg) in B.
SO683235Map
8Awre, Gloucestershire, S Andrew (GF, T).
6 (full-circle ring), 10–0–21 (518 kg) in G.
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9Ballylesson, Down, Northern Ireland, Holy Trinity (CI) (T).
8 (full-circle ring), 11–2–27 (596 kg) in F♯. Thu (1st, 3rd: check).
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10Bangor on Dee, Wrexham, Wales, S Dunawd (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 6–2–15 (337 kg) in B♭.
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11Bath, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary, Bathwick.
10 (full-circle ring), 18–3–20 (962 kg) in E♭. Wed.
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12Bath, Somerset, S Saviour, Larkhall (T).
8 (full-circle ring), 10–3–3 (547 kg) in G. Tue.
ST759663Map
13Batheaston, Somerset, S John Bapt.
8 (full-circle ring), 13–2–18 (694 kg) in F. Thu (by arrangement).
ST777679Map
14Beoley, Worcestershire, S Leonard (T).
8 (full-circle ring), 10–2–20 (542 kg) in F♯. Thu.
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15Berkeley, Gloucestershire, S Mary V.
10 (full-circle ring), 21–1–3 (1081 kg) in E♭. Detached tower. Wed.
ST684990Map
16Bicknoller, Somerset, S George (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 10–2–6 (536 kg) in F♯. Mon (exc 1st: shared with West Quantoxhead).
ST110394Map
17Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire, S Laurence (GF, T).
8 (full-circle ring), 14–0–24 (722 kg) in F. Tue.
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18Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, S John Bapt (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 8–2–18 (440 kg) in A. Tue 19:00.
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19Bloxham, Oxfordshire, Our Lady of Bloxham (GF).
8 (full-circle ring), 26–3–7 (1362 kg) in C♯. Fri.
SP429356Map
20Bourton on the Hill, Gloucestershire, S Lawrence (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 11–1–27 (584 kg) in F.
SP175325Map
21Bradley, Staffordshire, S Mary & All Saints.
5 U/R (full-circle ring), 10 cwt (~500 kg) in A. Unringable.
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22Bredwardine, Herefordshire, S Andrew (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 9–2–1 (483 kg) in B♭. PN alternates: Bredwardine; Clifford. Wed (alt).
SO334445Map
23Broadwas, Worcestershire, S Mary Magd (T).
5 (full-circle ring), 4–0–20 (212 kg) in C♯.
SO754551Map
24Broadway, Worcestershire, S Eadburgha (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 18–1–16 (934 kg) in E. Rung from chancel.
SP097362Map
25Brockhampton, Herefordshire, Chapel.
3 (full-circle ring), 5 cwt (~250 kg) in D. Anticlockwise.
SO683548Map
26Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, S John Bapt.
10 (full-circle ring), 17–1–17 (884 kg) in E. Ringing currently not permitted due to an unstable spire tip. Hopefully ringing can return once the repair works are complete, which we hope will be no more than 12-18 months..
SO956706Map
27Buckland, Gloucestershire, S Michael (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 14 cwt (~710 kg) in F♯.
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28Buckland Dinham, Somerset, S Michael & All Angels (T).
8 (full-circle ring), 10–2–19 (542 kg) in F. Tuned to old concert pitch (A=454Hz). Wed.
ST754512Map
29Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, S Mary.
6 (full-circle ring), 6–2–17 (338 kg) in B♭. Thu.
SO039510Map
30Calne, Wiltshire, S Mary V.
10 (full-circle ring), 23–2–19 (1202 kg) in D. Fri.
ST999709Map
31Cardigan, Ceredigion, Dyfed, Wales, S Mary.
6 (full-circle ring), 13–2–2 (687 kg) in F♯. For practice arrangements and contact details see the website; county books / DBR info discrepant. Wed 19:00.
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32Castlemorton, Worcestershire, S Gregory (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 6–3–18 (351 kg) in A.
SO794372Map
33Charlton by Malmesbury, Wiltshire, S John Bapt (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 12–0–14 (616 kg) in G. Thu.
ST958889Map
34Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire, S Mary.
8 (full-circle ring), 17–0–13 (870 kg) in E♭. Tue.
SO964204Map
35Chastleton, Oxfordshire, S Mary V.
6 (full-circle ring), 6–3–8 (347 kg) in G.
SP248290Map
36Chedworth, Gloucestershire, S Andrew (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 10–1–16 (528 kg) in G. Wed (once a month or so and alternates with Withington (Glos) and Compton Abdale).
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37Chester, Cheshire, Old St Mary's (T).
8 (full-circle ring), 13–3–8 (702 kg) in F. Former church of S Mary on the Hill; bells owned by Chester Diocese; access to ringing room via a vertical ladder.
SJ405658Map
38Chetton, Shropshire, S Giles (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 12–1–9 (626 kg) in F♯.
SO663903Map
39Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, S Mary (S, T).
8 (full-circle ring), 7–1–0 (368 kg) in A♭. Ellacombe apparatus. Mon 19:00.
SJ291376Map
40Church Honeybourne, Worcestershire, S Ecgwyn.
5 U/R (full-circle ring), 12–1–0 (622 kg) in F♯. Unringable.
SP119440Map
41Church Leigh, Staffordshire, All Saints.
6 (full-circle ring), 14–2–12 (742 kg) in E. Wed.
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42Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, Wales, S Llawddog.
3 U/R (full-circle ring), 6½ cwt (~330 kg). Unringable; no stays or sliders.
SN190430Map
43Cirencester, Gloucestershire, S John Bapt (S).
12 (full-circle ring) plus 6♭, 27–1–16 (1392 kg) in D♭.
SP022020Map
44Cold Aston, Gloucestershire, S Andrew (GF).
5 (full-circle ring), 5–3–16 (299 kg) in B. 4th (6-0-10) is heavier than tenor.
SP127199Map
45Colwich, Staffordshire, S Michael & All Angels (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 7–2–10 (386 kg) in A. Thu.
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46Coreley, Shropshire, S Peter (GF).
3 (full-circle ring), 8 cwt (~410 kg) in A. Anticlockwise.
SO613739Map
47Cowley, Gloucestershire, S Mary (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 7¾ cwt (~390 kg) in A.
SO965146Map
48Cranham, Gloucestershire, S James Gt (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 9–1–16 (477 kg) in A♭.
SO891124Map
49Croston, Lancashire, S Michael & All Angels (GF, T).
8 (full-circle ring), 16 cwt (~810 kg) in F. Mon.
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50Drogheda, Louth, Republic of Ireland, S Peter (CI).
8 (full-circle ring), 22–0–18 (1126 kg) in E♭. Wed 18:00.
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Showing the first 50 of 168 collections of bells (including miscellaneous bells) (page 1 of 4)
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