Bell Tower, St Nicholas, Warndon Villages, Worcestershire, England
N 52° 12.610 W 002° 09.939
30U E 557009 N 5784742
Bell Tower, Church of St Nicholas, Warndon Villages, Worcester
Waymark Code: WMVAK8
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/24/2017
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From their website :-
The Tower
The tower is constructed of solid oak timbers with lathe and plaster infill. The lower part of the tower is used as the vestry. Above is a small room, and above that is the bell chamber, which houses three bells.
Tenor. This is the oldest and the largest bell weighing 6 cwt (305 Kg). Inscribed "SANCTE GABRIHELIS ORA PRO NOBIS" (Holy Gabriel, pray for us). It was made by John de Belfrere of Worcester and is dated 1440
Treble. Dated 1710 and weighing 4.5 cwt (229Kg), inscribed with the name John Brook and the mark of Richard Sanders of Bromsgrove.
Treble. Dated 1737 and weighing 1.5 cwt (76 Kg), inscribed with the name James Payne and the mark of Richard Sanders of Bromsgrove. This bell was given to St.Nicholas by Lulsley Church, and is reputed to be the last bell cast in Worcester.
Address of Tower:
St Nicholas Lane
Warndon
Worcester, England
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 3
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed
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