Bell Tower - St James - Little Dalby, Leicestershire - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

Bell tower of St James' church, Little Dalby, with a ring of 3 bells.

Little Dalby, Leics S James
Bells
Bell	Weight	Nominal	Note	Diameter	Dated	Founder	Canons	Turning
1	5-1-18	1025.0	C	31.00"	1624	Hugh II Watts	R
2	6-2-25	922.0	Bb	34.00"	c1410†	John de Colsale	R
3	7-0-15	819.0	Ab	35.88"	c1400†	John Saunders	R

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"With aisles and transepts on both sides, the church is an impressive building for the size of the village it serves. It lies at the top of the hill above the village, involving a considerable uphill walk, the situation being much more convenient for the Hall than the village!

As seen today, it is very much a Victorian creation, being much dilapidated before a virtually complete rebuilding in 1851-2. The church's own information leaflet records only the 13th century nave arcades and the Perpendicular clerestory as being retained from the old church. The body of the church is an attractive mix of orange ironstone and limestone dressings. Much of the rebuilding was done in quite ornate Decorated period style, of particular note being the north doorway with a profusion of foliage carved very much in the style of Southwell Minster.

There is similar foliage carving in the stops of the arcade arches inside, which may be original 13th century work. One column on each side of the nave has typical nail-head decoration.

The nave is relatively narrow and feels impressively tall, this being emphasised by extended wall struts, themselves resting on a series of full length angels, almost life size.

Interior fittings are almost entirely contemporary with the rebuilding. This includes a complete set of relatively plain pews but with ballflower decoration on the top rails, and elaborate 3-seat sedilia and piscina in the chancel, and a fine font.

The church is Listed Grade II*."

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Address of Tower: St James Little Dalby , Leicestershire England LE14 2UG Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 3 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Not listed Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed

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