[Bell Historians] Owston

[Andrew Higson]

JT records have the smallest of the 3 being recast and that the 2
largest were probably Heathcote, but were undated.
 
1. 24", 2-3-11, JT '48
2. 26", 3-1-19, JT '48
3. 28.5", 4-1-13, JT '48
4. 30", 4-3-21, JT '48
5. 34.75", 7-2-14, Heathcote?
6. 37.63", 9-1-14, Heathcote? 808Hz
 
HTH
 
Andrew
 
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Owston has a chime of 6.
Prior 1948 they were a ring of 3 and in all probability ringable.
The remains of a wheel and headstock the excellent heavy frame, probably
Victorian, fitted with hexagon headed tie rods would indicate a rehang
probably post 1850.
They were augmented to 6 and converted to a chime with 3 Taylor bells
dated 1948.
All 6 are now on substantial timber dead stocks 2 to a pit spanning the
pits. All is in good order, they sound nice as a chime, and make a fine
6. The church and tower are of very substantial dimensions for a small
village.
The back 3 are early. I could not see dates and only wording on one of
them which I failed to read.
They are good castings and have some adornment.
Has anyone details of these 3 bells.
I was asked to write back and give some information.
I will of course credit any information I am given.


 
           
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