Bell Tower - St Mary - Walton-le-Wolds, Leicestershire - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

Bell tower of St Mary's church, Walton-le-Wolds, with a ring of 5 bells.

Walton le Wolds, Leics S Mary
Bells
Bell	Weight	Nominal	Note	Diameter	Dated	Founder	Canons	Turning
1	4-1-0	1271.0	Eb	27.13"	1896	John Taylor & Co	F
2	3-3-23	1131.0	Db	28.00"	1656	George I Oldfield	R
3	4-2-0	1061.0	C	30.13"	1853	John Taylor & Son	R
4	7-1-13	954.0	Bb	34.63"	1807	John Briant	R
5	10-0-18	849.0	Ab	38.06"	1896	John Taylor & Co	F

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"Two bells were hung in 1656, the inscription reading: "God save his church, Robert Blunt, James Blunt" The bell founder was George Oldfield of Nottingham. The frame was made by Henry Gutteridge, the local blacksmith. A Third bell, since recast, was hung in 1659 and was inscribed: "I rouse up sluggards." "

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Address of Tower: St Mary New Lane Walton-le-Wolds, Leicestershire England LE12 8HY Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 5 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Not listed Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed

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