Bell Tower - St Remigus - Long Clawson, Leicestershire
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N 52° 50.238 W 000° 55.754
30U E 639483 N 5856181
Bell tower, St Remugus' church, Long Clawson.
Waymark Code: WMRFXC
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/20/2016
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The origins of the church trace back to Norman times but it's main structual period lies in the 14th century. In 1890 the restoration required was so dramatic that the decision was taken to demolish the entire church and rebuild to a new design. However, due to the intervention of the Bishop of Peterborough, the Right Reverend Dr Creighton, the building was restored at the great cost of £3,000.
For many years the tower housed 5 bells dating back to c.1350. 3 more have been added in recent years.
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Long Clawson, Leics
S Remigius |
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Bells |
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Bell |
Weight |
Nominal |
Note |
Diameter |
Dated |
Founder |
Canons |
Turning |
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1 |
5-2-2 |
1321.0 |
E |
28.50" |
1997 |
John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd |
F |
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2 |
6-0-10 |
1246.0 |
D# |
29.50" |
1997 |
John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd |
F |
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3 |
7-1-16 |
1107.0 |
C# |
31.88" |
1994 |
John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd |
F |
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4 |
8-0-11 |
1007.0 |
B |
34.88" |
1782† |
Thomas II Hedderly |
R |
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5 |
9-0-4 |
890.0 |
A |
36.75" |
1631 |
Hugh II Watts |
R |
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6 |
9-2-27 |
830.0 |
G# |
38.75" |
1608 |
Henry II Oldfield |
R |
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7 |
14-0-3 |
740.0 |
F# |
43.25" |
c1400† |
Johannes de York |
R |
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8 |
17-1-12 |
665.0 |
E |
47.13" |
1782† |
Thomas II Hedderly |
R |
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SOURCE - (Visit Link)
Address of Tower:
St Remigius
Church Lane
Long Clawson, Leicestershire England
LE14 4ND
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 8
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed
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