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The Bells |
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There are 6 BELLS originally rung from the base of the tower, but now from a ringing chamber, constructed last century. The tenor bell weighs 12 cwt. Three were made by the famous Miles Graye in 1684, one by Charles Newman in 1692 and another by Harry Pleasant in 1706. The treble bell was made in 1913 when the older bells were recast. They have needed a lot of money over the years and constantly appear in the churchwardens' accounts. The ringers were paid for extra duties: 5s 0d at the coronation in 1728 (George III), in 1757 "for wringing (sic) at Gunpowder Treason 5s 6d" and "for 3 hours tolling at the queen's funeral 3s 0d" in 1819 (Caroline, William IV's consort}. In 1553 only three bells were recorded. The bells are in good condition and rung regularly. The bells are rung regularly for Sunday service .by the tower band, Stutton Ringers |
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