[Bell Historians] A bell founder called Abbot? [3 Attachments]

[Michael and Hilary Rose]

    That is very interesting, confirming the story my sister heard. Does anyone know where the two old bells, from Dornock and Middlebie, are now?
    Thanks to everyone for the information so far.

    Best wishes,

    Michael Rose


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        Hi folks
        I have attached photographs of the bells in Bowness Church and of a page from the guide book.
        Best wishes
        Ron East 
        Carlisle DAC bell advisor

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              Can anyone give me some information for my sister, who lives in Middlebie, near Dumfries in SW Scotland? She is researching the history of her village church, and has been told that the single bell there was cast by a founder called "Abbot" for the previous church which was built about 1850, and then transferred to the present building (built 1929). 

              There is also a legend in the area that there was an earlier church in Middlebie, with bells which were stolen by the English during the lawless times in that region, in revenge for the theft of two bells from Bowness on Solway! These Scottish bells are said now to be in Bowness church. The English bells were apparently lost while being shipped across the Solway Firth, and can sometimes be heard ringing under the water! 

              I would be very pleased to hear from anyone who can shed any light on these stories.

              Michael Rose 


             
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