THE CHURCH BELLS


Bells in the Church of St John the Baptist, Chirton (formerly Cherrington)

Name Weight Pitch Notes
Treble 3cwt. 1qtr. 18lbs F# John Taylor and Co. Loughborough, founders
Presented by Percival W Fussell 1959
2nd 5cwt. 2qtrs. 1lb E No inscription. Wide band of narrow mouldings round shoulder
3rd 5cwt. 1qtr. 19lbs D No inscription
4th 5cwt. 3qtrs. 18lbs C# Recast 1931
Chas. Cottell, Vicar
J Snelgrove, A C Hues, Churchwardens
5th 8cwt. 0qtr. 18lbs B No inscription
Tenor 10cwt. 3qtr. 9lbs A Walter Ernle Esqr. High Sheriff (tree)
Isaac Warriner Esqr.
Promoted Ye Casting Ye Peal 1709
R W Cor
On rim, in one line: Nathan Cooper Vicar Michael Manning & Robert Amor Church Wardens On Earth Bells do ring in heaven Angels sing Halalujah 1709