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<DIV>In a message dated 07/09/2006 18:56:12 GMT Standard Time,
peter@vtnhvIBvjATPSHkXGtQ3Iwk9XRRSefGDr8NleN2R8_nsdwKMemqMDAnotev98mmrLbRk6xKJBmr_gI-QB9b3DQ.yahoo.invalid writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=843532717-07092006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The
church is now redundant. Permission has been granted for its conversion
into a holiday cottage.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=843532717-07092006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Listed Building Consent was sought from Lancaster City Council for the
removal of the two bells. At the time the suggestion was that the
1296 bell would go to Hornby as a service bell and the Luke Ashton one would
go to St Peter's Quernmore, where there is a long term proposal for a light
ring of bells. However there was local opposition to removing them; the
1296 bell is the most notable feature of Claughton village. So for the
moment they are still there.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=843532717-07092006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
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<DIV>Thanks to Jim, Peter & Chris for the info. The two bells were
delivered to our works today, as we are supposed to be making some replicas to
hang back in the turret. The larger bell is cracked in the waist and has also
lost its canons. The smaller bell is complete. If anyone wants to see them - let
me know!</DIV>
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<DIV>Cheers,</DIV>
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<DIV>Matthew</DIV>
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