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 Bell Tower - St Peter - Hereford, Herefordshire Posted by:  SMacB
N 52° 03.375 W 002° 42.814
30U E 519638 N 5767332
Bell tower of St Peter's church, Hereford, the oldest and largest parochial church in Hereford. It was founded by Walter de Lacy about 1080. The late 13th century south tower contains a derelict ring of five bells.
Waymark Code: WMZMNY
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/03/2018
Views: 1
"The late 13th C southern tower contains a derelict ring of five bells. They have not been rung for many years, and are unlikely ever to be rung again. The last two digits of the date inscription of the tenor have been obliterated.
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Richard le Belyetere, Worcester, c1450-1475, 6cwt
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John Finch, Hereford, 1648, 7 cwt
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Henry Clibury, Wellington, Salop., 1680, 9 cwt
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John Finch, Hereford, 1648, 12 cwt
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Unknown 17th C founder, 16??, 18 cwt in E"
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Hereford, Herefs
S Peter |
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Bells |
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Bell |
Weight |
Nominal |
Note |
Diameter |
Dated |
Founder |
Canons |
Turning |
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1 |
6cwt |
1004.0 |
B |
32.00" |
c1450† |
Richard II Belyetere |
Y |
4 |
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2 |
7cwt |
904.0 |
A |
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1648 |
John Finch |
Y |
4 |
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3 |
9cwt |
845.0 |
G# |
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1680 |
Henry Clibury |
Y |
4 |
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4 |
12cwt |
747.0 |
F# |
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1640 |
John Finch |
Y |
4 |
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5 |
18cwt |
654.0 |
E |
47.00" |
c1600† |
(unidentified) |
Y |
4 |
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Frames |
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Frame |
Bells |
Year |
Material |
Maker |
Truss |
Layout |
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1 |
1,2,3,4 |
c1500† |
Oak |
unidentified |
5.E |
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"St. Peter's is the older of the two remaining medieval parish churches in the City of Hereford. The bespired tower is late 13th century and was christened, soon after its erection, with a fall from the top of Walter de Lacy. The building sits in the square of the same name, now picturesquely adjoining the 'Old House' Museum. "
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Address of Tower:
St Peter's Church
St Peter Street / Union Street
Hereford, Herefordshire England
HR1 2HX
Still Operational: no
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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