We have 8 bells. The heaviest bell “the tenor” weighs 18cwt.
The present ring consists of eight bells,all of which hang in the south tower and are as follows:
Bell | Strike-note | Date | Details |
Treble | E | 1887 | Inscribed V.R. Jubilee 1887 |
2nd | D Sharp | 1887 | Inscribed V.R. Jubilee 1887 |
3rd | C Sharp | 1670 | Inscribed In Est Sva Gratia Parvis G.A. This bell was recast in 1949 and inscribed In Memory of Rev. L. B. Stallard, Vicar 1920-1938 |
4th | B | 1680 | Recast 1885 |
5th | A | 1652 | This is the oldest bell. |
6th | G Sharp | 1671 | Inscribed Soli.Deo Detvr Gloria. This bell bears two satirical medal; one representing the Pope and a King, and the other a Cardinal and a Bishop. |
7th | F Sharp | 1790 | |
Tenor | E | 1727 | The weight of this bell is 18½ cwt; diameter 3ft. 10in. |
We practice every Monday except Bank Holidays from 7.30 to 9 p.m. We try to ring all eight bells whenever we can.
Ringers Outing; (non ringers very welcome) Late September or early October.
Ringers Annual Meal; usually held in March.
Also a wide range of ringing events in conjunction with other towers in East Devon.