Bell Tower - St Thomas Church - Harty - Kent - UK
Posted by: 
dave-harris
N 51° 21.578 E 000° 54.226
31U E 354055 N 5691904
A single bell is here in this church at Harty on the Isle of Sheppy
Waymark Code: WMJEAH
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/07/2013
Views: 4
St Thomas the Apostle Church is in the south east corner, on a remote part of the Isle of Sheppy in Kent. The church dating back to Anglo Saxon times, is unique, as even in the 21st centuary, the church has no running water, electricity or gas. All lighting is provided by candles and lamps.
In common with many small Kent churches, Harty is towerless but has a bellcote at the West end It has one bell. the bell was cast by Lester & Peck of London Fecit in 1760 and is supported by four massive posts, supported either side on cill plates, which is made from heavy oak. The bell is 26 1/2 inches in diameter.
Full information can be found on the website link below.
Address of Tower:
Harty Ferry Road
Harty, Kent United Kingdom
ME12 4BQ
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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