[Bell Historians] St Michael's Church, Barton, Cumbria

[Ron East]

The church has two bells, both originally cast in 1672. One remains but 
the other was recast in 1863. I have attached three photos: one of the 
installation (which is unusual) and two, taken of the 1672 bell, showing 
the founder's mark and the dedication Michael (check the spelling). I 
also found that the plain bearings on the 1863 recast bell had been 
sealed with soft bitumen (or something very similar).
Any observations about the installation would be most welcome and also 
the identity of the founder.
Ron East
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