St Nicholas Church Bell Tower - Pluckley - Kent - UK
Posted by: 
dave-harris
N 51° 10.492 E 000° 45.228
31U E 342986 N 5671669
A ring of six exists in this church
Waymark Code: WMJ9TP
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/16/2013
Views: 1
St Nicholas church was founded in the late 13th century and stands in the centre of the village of Pluckley. Pluckley is said to be the most haunted village in England with many ghostly sighting.
The tall tower at this church is home to six bells. All six bells were cast in 1853 by Charles and George Mears. The following information regarding these bells is taken from Loves Guide to the Church bells of Kent:
Bell......Weight (original).....Weight (current)....Diameter
1........5-2-18................5-1-7...............31"
2........6-2-24................6-0-7...............33"
3........7-0-17................6-3-16..............35"
4........8-0-20................7-2-21..............37"
5........9-3-25................9-1-10..............40½"
6.......13-3-21...............12-3-25.............44½"
Each bell has its own inscription. These inscriptions, plus furtehr information about these bells can be seen on the website link below.
Address of Tower:
The Street
Pluckley, Kent United Kingdom
TN27 0QS
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 6
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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