Bell Tower - All Saints - Hereford, Herefordshire - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

All Saints Church is a Hereford landmark, its slender, twisted spire catching the eye today as it has done for over 800 years. The bell tower has a ring of 8 bells.

Hereford, Herefs All Saints
Bells
Bell	Weight	Nominal	Note	Diameter	Dated	Founder	Canons	Turning
1	5½cwt		E		1769	Thomas Rudhall	R
2	5¾cwt		D#		1769	Thomas Rudhall	R
3	6½cwt		C#		1769	Thomas Rudhall	R
4	7¼cwt		B		1769	Thomas Rudhall	R
5			A		1769	Thomas Rudhall	R
6	9-0-6		G#		1922	Mears & Stainbank	F
7	12¼cwt		F#		1769	Thomas Rudhall	R
8	17-2-19		E	47.25"	1921	Mears & Stainbank	F
Sanctus				19.50"	1706	Abraham I Rudhall

Frames
Frame	Bells	Year	Material	Maker	Truss	Layout
1	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8	c1769	Oak	unidentified		NonStd

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"The church was begun around AD 1200, though that early 13th-century building suffered damage, probably from an earthquake, and had to be rebuilt.

The rebuilding process took a century and the church was not completed until around 1330. It is roughly as wide as it is long and has an unusually high roof.

The unusual twist to the striking spire is not the result of great age; it seems to have twisted immediately after being erected, probably because the builders erected the tower foundations on a rubbish pit that could not holds the weight.

The spire twisted further when cast iron rods holding the stones in place rusted and pushed the stones further out of alignment. The result is utterly charming, though no doubt the stuff of an architect's nightmare.

Age and decay took its toll and the church had to close in 1996 for a massive restoration project. Not only was the church fully restored, it was transformed into a multipurpose community venue, with a popular cafe and community centre occupying the interior."

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Address of Tower: All Saints Bewell Street Hereford, Herefordshire England HR4 0BA Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 8 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Not listed Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed

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