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

[Ron East]

Hello George
Very well, thank you, and much involved in the restoration of the bells 
at Arlecdon and at Brough. Barton has come as some light relief!
I have attached a couple of photos of the inscription on the recast 
bell. The founder is not identified.
Regards
Ron East


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Hello,
I hope you are keeping well?

The bell is by William Scott of Wigan (died 1703).
There’s bells by him in Lancashire & Yorkshire.

The other bell seems unidentified, do you have photos?

Regards

George



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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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