The bells were last inspected in 2016 by the Loughborough foundry which cast our bells in 1914.\u00a0 That report recommended a limited schedule of work but as the church was (we thought) about to embark on a major refurbishment, this work was shelved until it could be incorporated into the Grand Scheme.<\/p>\n
We try to arrange an inspection every five years so\u00a0 another inspection was clearly overdue. We chose an independent bell hanger who has a good reputation.\u00a0\u00a0Nicholson’s Engineering has workshops in Bridport on the south coat of Dorset.<\/p>\n
Andrew Nicholson’s thorough report highlighted several matters that need to be dealt with if the bells are to continue to be rung.\u00a0 We had already agreed that new ropes were becoming necessary but the loose clappers were actually damaging the bells.\u00a0 It was decided to takes action.\u00a0 You’ll read more detail elswewhere on this site<\/p>\n
Go to the Bell Restoration page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some history The bells were last inspected in 2016 by the Loughborough foundry which cast our bells in 1914.\u00a0 That report recommended a limited schedule of work but as the church was (we thought) about to embark on a major … Continue reading