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<DIV><SPAN class=3D737322123-19082004><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>Further to Knaresborough bells:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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ze=3D2>Four=20
of them (4,5,7&8) have crosses on them - the one on the fourth ha=
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fleur-de-lys and a crown [Mary??], the others are like four letter "C"s wit=
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square in the centre. It is reputed that the eight were a recasting o=
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four old bells. Could these crosses be an indication of=20
this?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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the tenor has a double inscription band. In the upper part there is a=
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engraved inscription whilst that in the lower band is cast-in. Also t=
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date is missing after "of London Fecit" - was this bell destined for somewh=
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else? Any other 18cwt bells cast around this time - was it a reject f=
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Coventry?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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