[Bell Historians] bell dedications

['David Cawley' davidl.cawley@btinternet.com [bellhistorians]]

I am sure that Chris is correct. To illustrate this, consider the bells of S
Bartholomew the Great, London (complete ring, W. Culverden c1510):

1: Bartholomew

2: Katherine

3: Anne

4: John the Baptist

5: Peter

 

And still in use today!

 

DLC

 

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Sent: 11 August 2018 10:26
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Subject: RE: [Bell Historians] bell dedications

 

  

Anne's query

.. medieval bells . may not have been cast for the church if they were not
dedicated to the patron saint of that church.

Nobody seems to have commented on this. Not my period - my main interests
are post-Reformation - but I'm doubtful the statement is correct. Many
churches had several bells known by the names of different saints - the
Gabriel bell, the Mary bell, John etc - wholly unconnected with the church
dedication. Besides, I can't think of any towers where all the bells were
dedicated to the same (i.e. patron) saint.

 

It sounds to me like one of those ideas that seems like a brilliant
revelation at first - but quickly collapses when one starts thinking about
it a bit deeper and looking at evidence. I have those quite frequently, but
usually - not always! - manage to stop myself before promoting a bogus
theory. Hope I haven't this time!

 

Chris Pickford



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