Topcliffe

[DAVIESM at G...]

>>Also how practical would it be to hang the bells(even if it was only the 
front four) for Veronese style full circle ringing?

Whilst I guess this is possible I''m not sure if this is practical. There 
is some measured subsidence in one of the corners of the tower (not sure 
which) 

>>Also, the four at nearby Topcliffe are unringable-I have heard that the 
tower was the main concern, but what sort of state are they in 
and whom are the bells by?<<

These are certainly unringable, mainly due to the condition of the 
wheels, but the installation is not too far gone and could be made 
ringable. There is a restoration scheme under discussion at the moment . I 
have some details of the bells (from a local history article)

1. "Jesus be our Speed", 1622, 
2. "Jesus be our Speed" 1620 
3 "Deus salvet ecclesiam suam, 1725, s.s. Ebor" Samuel Smith of York 1725
4 "All ye that heare my mournful sound, repent before ye lye in ground", 
1664. Recast Warners 1880.

Cheers

Martin

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