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Listing the 88 collections of bells (including miscellaneous bells) which include one or more bells which were cast by Thomas Purdue. Click on place name for fuller details.

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#Dove’s Guide EntryGrid Ref
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1Alton Pancras, Dorset, S Pancras.
4 (chime), 12–1–2 (623 kg) in G.
ST698024Map
2Awliscombe, Devon, S Michael & All Angels.
6 (full-circle ring), 19–2–0 (991 kg) in F. Tue (alt with Buckerell).
ST133018Map
3Bawdrip, Somerset, S Michael & All Angels.
4 (full-circle ring), 8 cwt (~410 kg) in B♭. One bell (or more) cracked or broken; tuning: (approx) 1-4 of 5.
ST341395Map
4Bere Regis, Dorset, S John Bapt.
6 (full-circle ring), 17–2–0 (889 kg) in D. Wed 18:30.
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5Bincombe, Dorset, Holy Trinity.
2 (chime), 6 cwt (~300 kg) in B.
SY686845Map
6Bishop's Hull, Somerset, S Peter & S Paul (GF, T).
6 (full-circle ring), 10–0–21 (518 kg) in F♯. Wed.
ST204247Map
7Bradford Peverell, Dorset, The Assumption.
1 (display bells).
SY657930Map
8Broadway, Somerset, S Aldhelm & S Eadburga.
6 (full-circle ring), 11–0–9 (563 kg) in F.
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9Brympton d'Evercy, Somerset, S Andrew.
2 (chime), 2½ cwt (~130 kg).
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10Buckland Newton, Dorset, Holy Rood.
6 (full-circle ring), 15–1–26 (787 kg) in E. PN shared: Buckl'd N'ton(2,3,4);Mappowder(1);Hazelbury Bryan(5). Wed (2nd, 3rd, 4th).
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11Burrington, Somerset, Holy Trinity (GF).
6 (full-circle ring), 11–2–18 (592 kg) in F. Mon 20:00.
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12Butleigh, Somerset, S Leonard (T).
8 (full-circle ring), 19–3–5 (1006 kg) in E♭. Mon.
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13Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, S Peter & S Paul.
8 (full-circle ring), 11–1–15 (578 kg) in E. Wed.
ST665230Map
14Charminster, Dorset, S Mary V.
(other bells).
SY679927Map
15Chilcombe, Dorset, dedication unknown.
1 (chime), ¾ cwt (~40 kg) in B.
SY528910Map
16Chilthorne Domer, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary.
2 (chime), 4 cwt (~200 kg).
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17Churchstanton, Somerset, S Peter & S Paul.
6 (full-circle ring), 11–2–27 (596 kg) in F. Thu.
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18Closworth, Somerset, All Saints.
5 (full-circle ring), 11–2–23 (595 kg) in F. County books / DBR info discrepant.
ST563100Map
19Compton Abbas West, Dorset, S Michael.
1 (chime), 1 cwt (~50 kg) in B♭.
SY561943Map
20Compton Valence, Dorset, S Thomas à Becket.
4 (chime), 9½ cwt (~480 kg) in G♯. One bell (or more) cracked or broken: bell 3/4 is slightly cracked in the crown; bell 4/4 is very badly cracked in the crown; Tuning: (approx) 1-3,4# of 4.
SY592932Map
21Corton Denham, Somerset, S Andrew.
5 (full-circle ring), 10 cwt (~510 kg) in G♯.
ST635225Map
22Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, S Thomas.
2 (chime), 5–1–11 (272 kg) in D♯.
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23Dewlish, Dorset, All Saints.
3 (chime), 5–0–17 (262 kg) in C.
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24East Chinnock, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary (GF).
5 (full-circle ring), 11–2–16 (591 kg) in F. Anticlockwise.
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25East Morden, Dorset, S Mary (GF).
5 (full-circle ring), 8–1–2 (420 kg) in G. Wed.
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26Exeter, Devon, Cath Ch of S Peter.
12 (full-circle ring) plus an extra treble and 6♭, 72–2–2 (3684 kg) in B♭. Sat (3rd).
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27Exeter, Devon, Cath Ch of S Peter.
(other bells).
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28Fifehead Magdalen, Dorset, S Mary Magd.
3 (full-circle ring), 8½ cwt (~430 kg) in A♯. Tuning: 1-3 of 5.
ST782215Map
29Halstock, Dorset, S Mary (GF).
5 (full-circle ring), 7–3–23 (404 kg) in G.
ST536083Map
30Hardington Mandeville, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary (GF).
8 (full-circle ring), 8–0–4 (408 kg) in A♭. Fri.
ST512119Map
31Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset, S John Bapt.
5 (full-circle ring), 5–3–9 (296 kg) in B♭. Mon (not always: check) 20:00.
ST305211Map
32Henstridge, Somerset, S Nicholas (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 19–2–8 (994 kg) in E. Tue.
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33Hutton, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary (GF, T).
6 (full-circle ring), 10–0–22 (518 kg) in G. Rung from porch. Wed 20:00.
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34Isle Abbotts, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary.
6 (full-circle ring), 14–2–23 (747 kg) in F. Thu.
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35Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, S Martin.
6 (full-circle ring), 17–0–11 (869 kg) in E. Wed.
ST436210Map
36Langton Herring, Dorset, S Peter.
2 (chime), 4½ cwt (~230 kg) in C♯.
SY614824Map
37Langton Long Blandford, Dorset, All Saints.
3 (full-circle ring), 3½ cwt (~180 kg) in F.
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38Leigh, Dorset, S Andrew (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 9–3–5 (498 kg) in F♯. Thu.
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39Litton Cheney, Dorset, S Mary (T).
8 (full-circle ring), 13–2–23 (696 kg) in F. Tue (check with contact).
SY551907Map
40Llangennith, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, S Cennydd.
4 U/R (full-circle ring), 5 cwt (~250 kg). One bell (or more) cracked or broken; unringable.
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41Loders, Dorset, S Mary Magd.
(other bells).
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42Lopen, Somerset, All Saints.
2 (chime).
ST427144Map
43Lovington, Somerset, S Thomas a Becket.
3 (full-circle ring), 10 cwt (~510 kg) in A♭. Tuning: (approx) 1-3 of 5.
ST596308Map
44Lydlinch, Dorset, S Thomas a Becket.
5 (full-circle ring), 16 cwt (~800 kg) in F.
ST742133Map
45Marnhull, Dorset, S Gregory (T).
6 (full-circle ring), 19 cwt (~970 kg) in E. Wed (with exceptions).
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46Mere, Wiltshire, S Michael Archangel (T).
8 (full-circle ring), 23 cwt (~1200 kg) in D.
ST810322Map
47Mudford, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary.
5 (full-circle ring), 17–1–18 (885 kg) in E♭.
ST573199Map
48Nether Compton, Dorset, S Nicholas (GF).
5 (full-circle ring), 12–1–6 (625 kg) in F.
ST598172Map
49North Cheriton, Somerset, S John Bapt (GF).
5 (full-circle ring), 8–2–26 (444 kg) in F♯. Sat (by arrangement) 17:00.
ST687258Map
50North Wootton, Somerset, S Peter (T).
3 (full-circle ring), 7 cwt (~360 kg) in B♭. Tuning: 1-3 of 4.
ST563418Map
Showing the first 50 of 88 collections of bells (including miscellaneous bells) (page 1 of 2)
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