2018

St. Mary, Church St. Great Shefford, Berkshire RG17 7DZ 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-0qr-7lb Grid ref: SU380753 An unusual small church with a round tower sitting on the edge of the river. Wrought iron spiral staircase leads to an anti-clockwise ring.

All Saints, Ash Close Brightwalton, Berkshire RG20 7BN 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-21lb Grid ref: SU427793

Commissioned in 1861 it replaced a much smaller old church. Ground floor ring around the font.

St. Mary the Virgin, Church Row, Childrey, Oxfordshire OX12 9PQ 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: SU359878

12th. c Grade I listed overlooking the Vale of the White Horse. Ancient lead font and a one-handed clock.....another ground floor ring.

St. Mary, Church View, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2LW 8 bells, tenor 23cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: SP312033

Grade I, 12th.c.church on site of late Saxon Minster, the tower of which survives in the present building with a 13th.c.spire. It is the church featured in 'Downton Abbey'.

St. Stephen, Pound Lane, Clanfield, Oxfordshire OX18 2PA 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-3qr-16lb Grid ref: SP283021

A small 13th.c.church with a tower with 4 pinnacles and a squat figure of St. Stephen. 17th.&18th.c. brasses on north wall.

All Saints, Church Lane, Coleshill, Oxfordshire SN6 7PT 6 bells, tenor 7cwt Grid ref: SU235937 Grade II*, originally 12th.c.church with 18th.c.box pews in south transept. Fine monument to Sir Henry Pratt (died 1647) & his wife and a pyramidal monument with oval portrait medallion to Viscountess Folkestone (died 1751). Beatles producer Sir George Martin lived in former rectory and his funeral was held here. 2017

St. John the Baptist, Chipping Sodbury, Glos. BS37 6BQ 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST727823 Founded in 1284 and dedicated by the Bishop of Worcester. Originally a much smaller chapel without a tower.

St. Saviour, Coalpit Heath, Glos. BS36 2RP 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-6lb Grid ref: ST673807 A Grade II* church designed by William Butterfield and built in 1846.

St. Peter, Wapley, Glos. BS37 8RJ 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-16lb Grid ref: ST713797 King Henry V's Standard Bearer at the battle of Agincourt, Sir John Coddington, is buried in the church, died aged 111yrs. This beautiful little church was founded in 13c. and partially restored in 1862.

St. Thomas a Becket, Pucklechurch, Glos. BS16 9RB 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-1qr-14lb Grid ref: ST 699765 Founded in 13c.-14c. whilst under Bishop's patronage, it has had later Victorian amendments.

St. Anne, Syston, Glos. BS16 9LT 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-12lb Grid ref: ST688752 Norman built in mid 12c. with rare lead baptismal font. The walls are covered in paintings by Mrs.Rawlins, wife of the owner of Siston Court.

St. Mary, Bitton, Glos. BS30 6LJ 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: ST 681693 There has been a church on this site since 500AD. The present church dates from 1086 is Grade I listed, the tower built in 1370, the chancel 1450, the hammerbeam roof 1840 and Victorian stained glass windows.

St. Peter, Dyrham. Glos. SN14 8HN 6 bells, tenor 13cwt. Grid ref: ST 741758 Beautifully situated in Dyrham Park and part built in 1280 and the tower in 1420, then enlarged in 1470.

2016

St. Mary, Walton Clevedon, Somerset. BS21 7BY 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-3qr-14lb Grid ref: ST409726 Originally the church of St. Paul it became ruinous after the reformation and was rebuilt and newly dedicated in 1869.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Weston-in-Gordano, Somerset. BS20 8PZ 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-2qr-19lb Grid ref: ST443742 Tower and porch of this Grade I listed church built about 1300, the rest from around the 15th.c. There is the original Norman font and 13th.c. stone pulpit.

St. Andrew, Clevedon, Somerset. BS21 7UE 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-1qr-20lb Grid ref: ST393708 12th.c. parts remain with 14th. & 15th.c. additions. Grade I and built on a hill overlooking the Bristol Channel on Anglo-Saxon foundations. Used in the 'Broadchurch' drama series.

All Saints, Wraxall, Somerset. BS48 1NA 8 bells, tenor 22cwt-3qr-11lb Grid ref: ST490719 The present Grade I listed building was raised in the 14th.c. with the tower, clock and bells in later centuries. Parish registers from 1562 include the baptism of black slaves.

Holy Trinity, Nailsea, Somerset. BS48 4NG 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-12lb Grid ref: ST466699 15th.c. Grade I listed has a 4 stage tower with parapet,pinnacles and a spire.

St. Andrew, Backwell, Somerset. BS48 3JB 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-3qr-9lb Grid ref: ST493683 Dating from 12th.c. this Grade I church has been enlarged and altered many times over the centuries. It has a 15th.c. tower of over 30m. high.

2015

St. Andrew, Shrivenham, Oxfordshire. SN6 8AN 10 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-2lb Grid ref: SU240890 This large, open church is originally 12th.c. with a 15th.c. central tower. Huge windows let in a vast amount of light. Beautiful bells to ring!

St. Mary the Virgin, Ashbury, Oxfordshire. SN6 8NB 6 bells, tenor 13½ cwt. Grid ref: SU265849 An anti-clockwise ring with the no.3 being very close to the wall! Built on high with commanding views but hidden behind the pub.

St. Mary the Virgin, Bishopstone, Wiltshire. SN6 8PY 8 bells, tenor 19cwt-2qr-19lb Grid ref: SU243837 Unassuming church with a stubby tower. Vestiges of it's Norman heritage can still be seen, but it was heavily restored in 1868. A heavy set of bells rung in a balcony position.

St. John the Baptist, Mildenhall, Wiltshire. SN8 2LU 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-0qr-26lb Grid ref: SU209694 Beautiful, small church with an excess of oak furnishings, including box pews. So much of the carving is extremely rare, original Georgian.

St. George, Preshute, Wiltshire. SN8 1TZ 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-1qr-10lb Grid ref: SU179685 This pretty flint and stone dressed church is beautifully located on the edge of the River Kennet. Originally a Saxon church serving the now vanished settlement of Preshute.

St. Peter ad Vincula, Broad Hinton, Wiltshire. SN4 9PS 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-3qr-10lb Grid ref: SU105763 In the 13th.c. the church was dedicated to St. Mary but was renamed in the 19th.c. It is one of only 15 in England with the name St. Peter ad Vincula (in chains) which is in honour of the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome.

2014

St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermaston, Berkshire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: SU596650 Plain on the outside, stunning interior with a huge amount of history. Ringing-chamber has a balcony view down the aisle.

St. John the Baptist, Padworth, Berkshire. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: SU613661 What a beautiful little church tucked away amongst the trees. Dating from 1130 this is one of the smallest churches in the county, the chancel being only 15'10” wide.

St. Mary, Beenham, Berkshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-23lb Grid ref: SU590684 A small, low building overlooking the fields. This pretty, little church has lovely, old pews with beautiful, brass candelabras.

St. Matthew, Midgham, Berkshire. 6 bells, tenor 5cwt-0qr-9lb Grid ref: SU556671 Built in 1867 but 13th.c. in style it has a fine spire dominating the surrounding Kennet Valley area. Extremely light bells with quite a long draught.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Yattendon, Berkshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-3qr-14lb Grid ref: SU554745 Built around 1450 by Sir John Norreys, Master of the Wardrobe to King Henry VI. The bells are a ground floor ring and have a long draught. They're pleased to have us ring as they only get as far as Plain Hunt!

St. Mary the Virgin, Chieveley, Berkshire. 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-3lb Grid ref: SU474740 Likely to have been a Saxon church replaced by a Norman, then Victorian one. The 1st. Vicar was Elias in 1154. Surprisingly spacious interior with computerised lighting system. Ringing- chamber is accessed by an open sided, wooden, spiral staircase.

2013

St. Martin, East Woodhay, Hampshire. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: SU405614 Ringing chamber is in the church itself separated by glass doors making the bells very difficult to hear when ringing.

St. Thomas, Woolton Hill, Hampshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-3qr-26lb Grid ref: SU429616 Bell chamber is accessed via a small, stone, spiral staircase at the side of the building and is a tight fit for the 6 bellringers.

The Ascension, Burghclere, Hampshire. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt. Grid ref: SU469610 Ringing chamber is accessed by a ladder at the back of the church and thru' a hatch in the chamber floor.

St. Mary, Kingsclere, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-14lb Grid ref: SU525586 Stone staircase to an enormous ringing chamber, but with quite a low ceiling making the ropes seem quite short. A difficult number 2 bell.

All Saints, Hannington, Hampshire. 6 bells, tenor 5cwt-0qr-16lb Grid ref: SU538554 A truly pretty church just off the village green, with the most beautiful engraved windows dedicated to Laurence Whistler. The bell ropes hang at the rear of the pews.

St. Mary, Overton, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-19lb Grid ref: SU514499 This church again has engraved glass but this time it was on the double entrance doors, very attractive.

2012

St. Peter, Windrush, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-1qr-13lb Grid ref: SP193130 Ringing chamber is at ground floor level at the back of the church. A nice 6 bells which hang anti-clockwise. Grade I listed.

St. Mary the Virgin, Great Barrington, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-3lb Grid ref: SP205134 The Ground floor ringing chamber is accessed thru' the tower's north porch. Originally Norman but rebuilt at the beginning of the Tudor period.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Northleach, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 18½cwt. Grid ref: SP111145 One of the finest Cotswold wool churches. Also, perhaps the best single collection of Medieval and Tudor brasses in the country, a testament to the wealth of the local wool merchants.

St. Mary, Bibury, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-0qr-15lb Grid ref: SP118065 The bells seem rather quiet inside the ground floor ringing chamber. The church is a Grade I listed gem!

St. Mary, Meysey Hampton, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-17lb Grid ref: SP117000 Records show that the Bishop of Worcester consecrated this church on 9th. June 1269. The original design was heavily altered in the 14th. c.

St. Mary, Kempsford, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-1qr-14lb Grid ref: SU161964 The bells are hung in a large central tower, with the tower entrance being inside the north wall of the chancel. Grade I listed, it has a most impressive tower.

All Hallows, South Cerney, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-10lb Grid ref: SU050973 Ringing chamber entrance is inside the church on the south wall of the chancel. Dating from the 12th. c. the spire was removed in the 19th.c. restoration.

2011

St. John the Baptist, Huntley, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: SO713196 Ground floor ringing chamber in this Grade I listed church is entered thru' the south porch. In the 19th.c. a new church was effectively built onto the Norman tower.

All Saints, Longhope, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-11lb Grid ref: SO684197 Little is known of the early years of All Saints, however, lower parts of the tower have been dated to Norman times.

St. Michael & All Angels, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-6lb Grid ref: SO663185 Mitcheldean's wealthy tradition (iron ore, brewing, Rank Xerox) is evident in some of the towns buildings including this church.

St. Mary the Virgin, St. Briavels, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-2lb Grid ref: SO558046 St. Briavels castle and St. Mary's church were built in 1089, site of a considerable community and the home of the Constable of the Forest of Dean.

All Saints, Newland, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-1qr-14lb Grid ref: SO552095 A splendid building known as the Cathedral of the Forest. King John appointed Roger of Wakering as the first Rector in 1216.

St. Mary Magdalene, Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-21lb Grid ref: SO567021 Nice sounding bells rung from the ground floor in the chancel. The church has a Norman nave, an early English chancel and a north transept enlarged in the 16th.c.

St. Mary & St. Peter, Tidenham, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-9lb Grid ref: ST555958 St. Mary's is in the Early English style with a rugged west tower, which in the past served as a navigation beacon for the Severn estuary. Grade II* listed.

2010

St. Martin, North Nibley, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-25lb Grid ref: ST735961 St. Martin's dates from the 15th.c. and was altered and restored 3 times during the 19th.c., it is Grade II listed.

St. Cyr, Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-20lb Grid ref: ST729988 The original 15th.c. church was almost completely rebuilt in 1855. Grade II* listed.

St. George, Cam, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-3qr-26lb Grid ref: ST757993 Ringing chamber door is outside on the north side of the tower. St. George's was rebuilt in 1340 by Thomas, Lord Berkeley in expiation of Edward II's murder.

St. Bartholomew, Coaley, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-2qr-2lb Grid ref: SO771017 Possibly the last ring of bells ever cast at the Gloucester foundry of Charles & George Mears.

St. Mary the Virgin, Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-7lb Grid ref: SO743069 The ringing chamber is at ground floor level at the back of the church and the bells are hung high in the tower so there is quite a length of rope as a result.

St. Andrew, Whitminster, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-0qr-5lb Grid ref: SO 760090 The site dates from 1086 although nothing older than 14th.c survives and it was enlarged and restored between 1842-84.

St. Michael & All Angels, Eastington, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: SO782057 Ringing chamber is up a short, steep ladder and thru' a trap door.

St. John the Baptist, Shipton Moyne, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: ST892896 This 1864 church replaced one of Norman origin. 2009

St. Mary, Nash, Newport, Gwent, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-3qr-18lb Grid ref: ST343836 Located on the Gwent levels, St. Mary's dates from the 12th.c. and underwent major restoration 2004/5, now with 18th.c. furnishings, box pews, etc.

St. Thomas the Apostle, Redwick, Newport, Gwent, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-1qr-27lb Grid ref: ST412841 A large church for such a small, Gwent levels, village. Dating from 13th.c. & 15th.c. and restored in recent years with the restoration of the bells in 1991, these being rung from the chancel.

St. Mary the Virgin, Magor, Monmouthshire, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-2qr-20lb Grid ref: ST425869 This Grade I listed church is in the 'Decorated' style with a prominent integral tower. The bells are rung from the chancel.

St. John the Baptist, Penhow, Newport, Gwent, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 5cwt-2qr-16lb Grid ref: ST424908 The bells are rung from the south aisle. A lovely Norman church in picturesque surroundings next to inhabited Penhow Castle.

St. Thomas à Becket, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 5cwt-2qr-2lb Grid ref: ST478935 This Grade II listed church was built by Humphrey de Bohun in 1220. Although normally upstairs, ground floor ringing is possible.

St. Tewdric, Mathern, Monmouthshire, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-2qr-3lb Grid ref: ST523908 An ancient church founded in 600AD on the site where King Tewdric died after a battle with the Saxons.

2008

St. Mary, Uffington, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-3qr-17lb Grid ref: SU302893 Built in 1250 and known as 'The Cathedral of the Vale'. In 1674 the church suffered greatly in the Civil War from being in a Royalist area.

St. Denys, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-17lb Grid ref: SU341934 This 12th.c. church is rumoured to be where Anne Clifford married Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III. The south porch bears the arms of York and Warwick.

St. Faith, Shellingford, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-2qr-10lb Grid ref: SU319935 Built in the late 12th.c. and much restored since, the interior is filled with monuments to the owners of Shellingford Manor between 1630-1830. Nothing remains of the manor.

All Saints, Faringdon, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-1qr-7lb Grid ref: SU288957 This 12th.c. church suffered greatly during the Civil War, the tower used to have a spire but it was toppled in the conflict and only partly restored to an odd, truncated design.

St. Michael, Highworth, Wiltshire. 8 bells, tenor 18cwt-0qr-2lb Grid ref: SU200925 Located in the conservation area of Old Highworth the church dates back to at least the time of the Domesday Book. Plenty of evidence of the skirmishes during the Civil War.

St. Sampson, Cricklade, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-27lb Grid ref: SU099935 The bells have a 65ft. draught and a massive, anticlockwise circle with the choir pews in the middle. One of the finest parish churches in Wiltshire, this superb Medieval building has a striking Perpendicular tower.

2007

St. James the Great, Winscombe, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 18cwt-1qr-8lb Grid ref: ST411566 Grade I listed it has 12th.c & 13th.c origins, but the church you see today is 15th.c.

St. Leonard, Shipham, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST443574 The present church dates from 1842, there are few remaining elements of it's earlier Medieval predecessor. Grade II listed.

St. Michael & All Angels, Rowberrow, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt. Grid ref: ST449586 This Grade II* listed church dates from the 14th.c., however there was considerable rebuilding in 1865.

St. John the Baptist, Axbridge, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 19cwt-3qr-14lb Grid ref: ST431546 Originally dating from 1230, the current church grew from the earlier one in the early 15th.c. and is Grade I listed.

St. Andrew, Cheddar, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 22cwt-0qr-26lb Grid ref: ST459530 This 14th.c. Grade I listed church was restored in 1873, it contains 15th.c. stained glass and an altar table of 1631.

St. Mary, Wedmore, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 30cwt-0qr-5lb Grid ref: ST434479 Predominantly 15th. c. although 12th.c. & 13th.c. work survives and is now Grade I listed.

Blessed Virgin Mary & All Saints, Meare, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-2qr-6lb Grid ref: ST455417 Formerly in the keeping of Glastonbury Abbey, this Grade I listed church was built in 1323 for Abbot Adam of Sodbury.

2006

St. David, Little Dewchurch, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-3qr-10lb Grid ref: SO529317 The tower is 14th.c. whilst the rest of the church is 19th.c. The ringing chamber is found up a few stone stairs in the south-east corner of the tower.

St. Cuthbert, Holme Lacy, Herefordshire. 8 bells, tenor 18cwt. Grid ref: SO568347 Lying in the flood plain of the River Wye it cannot be reached when the river is in flood. The tower was started in the 14th.c. and completed in the 15th.c. the rest of the church is 14th.c. A beautiful, peaceful church in a secluded countryside setting.

St. Andrew, Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt. Grid ref: SO558380 14th.c. church with the base of the tower dating from 1190-1210. Ground floor ringing chamber is reached from the back of the north aisle. A lovely Norman church with an attractive timber-framed tower.

St. Mary the Virgin, Stoke Edith, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: SO603406 The 14th.c. tower has a truncated spire, the top half having fallen off during a storm! Access to the tower is via the west door and up a short flight of wooden stairs. Grade I listed.

St. Michael & All Angels, Ledbury, Herefordshire. 8 bells, tenor 22cwt-0qr-27lb Grid ref: SO712377 The largest parish church in the county. The massive 13th.c. tower is the third one built for the church, the spire added in 1733.

St. Bartholomew, Much Marcle, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-1qr-14lb Grid ref: SO657327 The nave is 13th.c., the chancel 14th.c and the large central tower was built in the 15th.c.

2005

St. Mary the Virgin, East Knoyle, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST880305 The oldest part of this Grade I listed church is the chancel with the tower dating about 1450. The unique, chancel plasterwork was designed by Dr. Wren, a 17th.c. rector, whose famous son, Christopher, was born here.

St. Andrew, Fontmell Magna, Dorset. 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-3qr-2lb Grid ref: ST865169 Although dating from the time of the Domesday Book it was almost completely rebuilt in 1862-3.

St. Mary, Iwerne Minster, Dorset. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-1qr-12lb Grid ref: ST868144 After the Norman Conquest, the Saxon church was demolished and work started on the present building around 1100AD.

St. Mary, Iwerne Courtney, Dorset. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-25lb Grid ref: ST859124 The church was rebuilt in 1610 in the true Gothic Revival manner. The west aisle was extended in 1871 and the chancel drastically altered in 1872.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Blandford Forum, Dorset. 8 bells, tenor 19cwt-3qr-5lb Grid ref: ST885063 The 1732 parish church is a classical building with a cupola on top of the tower. It was enlarged in 1893 and has relatively unaffected Victorian interior.

St. Martin, Bryanston, Dorset. (School Chapel) 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-3qr-27lb Grid ref: ST874069 Used to be the parish church of Bryanston village but was made redundant in 1978 and is now used by the school's community for worship and concerts.

Holy Rood, Shillingstone, Dorset. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-2qr-9lb Grid ref: ST824114 This 12th.c. church is set a short distance away from the village and was enlarged in both the 15th.c. & 19th.c.

St. Mary, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-0qr-18lb Grid ref: ST787139 Rebuilt in 1486 by one of the last abbots of Glastonbury with a beautiful carved wagon roof, then almost entirely rebuilt in 1827. 2004

St. Mary the Virgin, Bampton, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 23cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: SP312033 The lower section of the west tower is all that remains of the original Saxon church it was completely rebuilt in the late 12th.c.

St. James, Aston, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-2qr-11lb Grid ref: SP342030 Originally built in 1838 with a squat tower & only one bell, then later in 1860 a spire and a second bell were added. In 1883 they had six new bells installed.

St. Giles, Standlake, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 11½cwt. Grid ref: SP397036 Dating from the latter part of the 12th.c., in the middle of the 14th.c. an unusual, slender, octagonal, bell tower with a small spire was added.

St. Denys, Northmoor, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt. Grid ref: SP421028 This 13th.c. church is in a small hamlet close to the River Thames. The manor of Northmoor was originally owned by the Abbey of St. Denis, Paris, France.

All Saints, Marcham, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: SU451968 The tower dates from the early 13th.c. with the remainder of the church being rebuilt in 1837.

St. Laurence, Appleton, Oxfordshire. 10 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-10lb Grid ref: SP444015 The oldest parts of this Grade II* listed church are 12th.c. although it has been continually added to and rebuilt, the last being 1882-84.

St. Denys, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-17lb Grid ref: SU341934 This 12th.c. church is rumoured to be where Anne Clifford married Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III. The south porch bears the arms of York and Warwick.

2003

St. George, Beckington, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-25lb Grid ref: ST801516 Grade I listed and dating from the 14th.c. The interior includes a Jacobean screen and communion table.

St. George, Whatley, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-3qr-25lb Grid ref: ST733476 14th.c. with the tower added in 15th.c. this Grade II listed church had rebuilding programmes in 1859 & 1870.

St. Bartholomew, West Cranmore, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-12lb Grid ref: ST668433 Grade I listed and dating from the 15th.c. this church has a three-stage embattled tower. The chancel was rebuilt in 1848.

St. Peter, Evercreech, Somerset. 10 bells, tenor 21cwt-0qr-10lb Grid ref: ST649386 14th.c. and Grade I listed it has a three-stage tower ascending to pinnacles and a very tall bell-chamber.

St. Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 24cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: ST625363 Grade I listed with 12th.c. origins the lower part of the tower was built around 1300 with the upper stages being added in the 15th.c.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Batcombe, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 17cwt-1qr-9lb Grid ref: ST690390 Dating from the 15th.c & 16th.c it was restored in the 19th.c.and is Grade I listed. Originally a Saxon church.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Wanstrow, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-27lb Grid ref: ST709416 The church is 15th.c. the tower was rebuilt in 1810 and the rest of the building was restored 1875.

2002

All Saints, Harbury, Warwickshire. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-3lb Grid ref: SP374599 A pleasant church with a stone and brick tower. Tower rebuilt in 1811-13 and a new ring of 5 bells supplied, then twice augmented since WWII to 6 bells in 1959 and 8 bells in 1982.

St. Nicholas, Radford Semele, Warwickshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-19lb Grid ref: SP342647 Grade II listed 12th.c. church enlarged in 14th.c. when the tower was built. Completely gutted by fire in 2008 rebuild started at Easter 2012 and it was reopened in May 2013.

All Saints, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-3qr-16lb Grid ref: SP319654 A large Victorian church in the middle of the town. The tower entrance is inside the west door to the right.

St. Mary Magdalene, Lillington, Warwickshire. 8 bells, tenor 9cwt-0qr-18lb Grid ref: SP324673 Lillington has gradually become a part of Leamington Spa. The church had only 3 bells until 1927, it now has a pleasant ring of eight bells.

St. Nicholas, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-22lb Grid ref: SP285724 A very nice church, in a nice setting with a nice set of bells. Unusually the ringing room has a church clock face in the ceiling.

St. John the Baptist, Honiley, Warwickshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-2qr-4lb Grid ref; SP244722 Largely untouched since being built at the beginning of the 18th.c. The design is attributed to Sir Christopher Wren.

2001

St. John the Baptist, Aston Ingham, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 5cwt-1qr-17lb Grid ref: SO683235 The tower is 16th.c. but most of the church was rebuilt in 1891. The bells are very light, the lightest ring in the county, and are rung from the ground floor.

St. Lawrence, Weston under Penyard, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: SO631232 The nave is Norman but the north porch and west tower date from the 14th.c. The tower steps are in the north-east corner of the tower.

St. Mary the Virgin, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: SO597240 One of the largest churches in Herefordshire and almost entirely 13th.c. Tower entrance is outside on the south side, with nice sounding bells.

St. Bridget, Bridstow, Herefordshire. 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-3qr-19lb Grid ref: SO584248 The 15th.c. tower contains the lightest ring of 8 bells in the county and are rung from the ground floor.

St. Mary, Foy, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt. Grid ref: SO597283 Access to the ringing chamber is thru' the north porch of the nave and the bells are rung from the ground floor. Primarily 13th.c. in a rural setting overlooking the River Wye.

St. Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-3qr-1lb Grid ref: SO508129 Founded as a Benedictine Priory in 1075, the current church dates mostly from the 18th.c & 19th.c. and is Grade II* listed.

2000

All Saints, Brixworth, Northamptonshire. 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-0qr-10lb Grid ref: SP747712 The largest and most complete Saxon church in the country, founded in 680AD. An extraordinary historic treasure!

St. Peter & St. Paul, Moulton, Northamptonshire. 12 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-14lb Grid ref: SP783664 12th.c & 13th.c. Grade I listed church. The west tower is of 4 stages and the spire was removed in 1702.

All Saints, Pitsford, Northamptonshire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-11lb Grid ref: SP754681 First consecrated in the 11th.c. Grade II* listed it had a general restoration in 1863.

All Saints, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 10 bells, tenor 17cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: SP754604 Present church was built at the end of the 17th.c. and the beginning of the 18th.c. after it's predecessor was destroyed during the Great Fire of Northampton in 1675. The new peal of ten bells was only installed in 2006.

St. Peter, Brackley, Northamptonshire. 8 bells, tenor 13-cwt-2qr-27lb Grid ref: SP591373 The oldest part of the church is the 11th.c. Norman south doorway. It was altered and added to in the 13th.c & 14th.c.

1999

St. Michael, Cumnor, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: SP461041 A fine example of an almost complete Norman church with a very solid looking tower. Inside it has an unusual statue of Queen Elizabeth I.

St. Thomas the Martyr, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 10 bells, tenor 11cwt-2qr-6lb Grid ref: SP505061 Founded in the 12th.c. and dedicated to St. Thomas Becket. It retains some original architecture but had repairs and alterations in both 17th.c & 19th.c.

St. Ebbe, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 4cwt-3qr-19lb No picture at present! Grid ref: SP511060 Standing on the site of a church dedicated to St. Æbbe in 1005. The present church was built in 1814-16 and enlarged in 1866 and 1904.

St. Cross Church, Oxford, Oxfordshire. After the closure of this church in 2008 it was turned into a Historic Collections Centre, the bells remain 'in situ' but are unringable.

St. Mary the Virgin, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 26cwt-2qr-9lb Grid ref: SP516062 Known as the University church, it is often described as the most visited parish church in England. Presently undergoing extensive restoration.

St. Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-1lb Grid ref: SP511069 Dating from 1086 it was originally situated outside the Oxford city boundary in common with other churches dedicated to this patron saint of beggars and outcasts.

Carfax Tower, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-0qr-22lb Grid ref: SP513061 The tower of the former church of St. Martin. Now owned by the City Council, where the public can climb to the top for a remarkable view of Oxford.

1998

St. Michael, Bray, Berkshire. 8 bells, tenor 24cwt-0qr-27lb Grid ref: SU901796 The current church was begun around 1293, with the embattled west tower being added around 1400.

Holy Trinity, Cookham, Berkshire. 10 bells, tenor 13cwt-3qr-27lb Grid ref: SU896855 The earliest identifiable part of the church is the Lady Chapel, which was built in the late 12th.c.

All Saints, Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire. 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-0qr-3lb Grid ref: SU851861 Known to have been a church here before 1070, the present church was under construction in 1834.

St. Mary the Virgin, Hambleden, Buckinghamshire. 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-25lb Grid ref: SU783866 A lovely Medieval church sitting in a glorious countryside setting in one of the prettiest of Chiltern villages.

St. Mary the Virgin, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 21cwt-2qr-0lb Grid ref: SU762826 The church you see today is basically 13th.c. although it was enlarged and remodelled in both 15th.c & 19th.c.

St. Mary, Wargrave, Berkshire. 8 bells, tenor 17vwt-2qr-10lb Grid ref: SU782784 St. Mary's dates from the 12th.c. and was set on fire and gutted in 1914 as a result of a mistakenly targeted direct action by the Suffragette Movement.

St. Andrew, Sonning, Berkshire. 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: SU755755 Although the first church here dates from 7th.c. the current building is a large 11th.c. one, heavily rebuilt in 1852.

1997

Holy Trinity, Bosham, West Sussex. 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-7lb Grid ref: SU804038 The earliest church here, on the edge of Chichester Harbour, dates from the Roman period. It was here that King Canute's daughter died and also where he 'bid the tide to cease'!

The Cathedral Church of Holy Trinity, Chichester, West Sussex. 8 bells, tenor 18cwt-1qr-12lb Grid ref: SU859048 Founded as a cathedral in 1075, it has fine Norman and Gothic style architecture. It is unique in that it has a free-standing bell- tower.

St. Mary Magdalene, Lyminster, West Sussex. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-12lb Grid ref: TQ022047 The present church dates from about 1040 with the North aisle being added in 1170.

St. Nicholas, Arundel, West Sussex. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-3qr-4lb Grid ref: TQ016072 A large cruciform church started around 1380. The parish uses the transepts, and the chancel is the funerary chapel of the Dukes of Norfolk.

St. Mary, Easebourne, West Sussex. 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-21lb Grid ref: SU894225 An 11th.c. church it was extended around 1200, a parallel nave was added mid-13th.c., when it became the church of a nunnery, parts of which still stand. There was a drastic restoration in 1876-77.

St. Peter, Petersfield, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 15½cwt. Grid ref: SU746231 Originally a Norman building with north & south aisles added at the end of the 12th.c. Major restoration took place in 1873 and again in 1998 with a rededication in October 1999.

1996

St. Peter & St. Paul, Checkendon, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-1qr-21lb Grid ref: SU663830 The present church dates from the late 11 th.c. or early 12th.c. except for the tower and porch which were added in 15th.c. Generally thought to be Norman but possibly built onto the ruins of an earlier Saxon church.

St. Mary the Virgin, Thame, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-11lb Grid ref: SP703063 A large Medieval church dating from the early 13th.c. So much to see in this church, St Mary's is undoubtedly one of the best town churches in Oxfordshire.

St. Peter, Great Haseley, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-3lb Grid ref: SP644016 Probably built in the Norman period around 1200AD, it mostly dates from 13th.c & 14th.c. The chancel was restored in 1897.

St. Andrew, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 7cwt-3qr-0lb Grid ref: SP544076 Built in the middle of the 12th.c. and enlarged in the 13th.c. The bell tower was completed in about 1500AD. The church was restored and the nave lengthened in 1862- 64.

St. Leonard, Eynsham, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-1qr-24lb Grid ref: SP432092 The present church dates from the 13th.c. and has been restored 3 times the most recent, in the 1980's, over an eight year period.

St. Bartholomew, Ducklington, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 4cwt-2qr-11lb Grid ref: SP359075 The church is 12th.c. and was restored by the Gothic Revival architect E.G.Bruton, in1871.

St. Mary the Virgin, Bampton, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 23cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: SP312033 The lower section of the west tower is all that remains of the original Saxon church it was completely rebuilt in the late 12th.c.

1995

St. John the Baptist, New Alresford, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-3qr-18lb Grid ref: SU588326 This 13th.c. church was, save the mostly 14th.c. tower, rebuilt in 1898 in the Norman Gothic style. The top third of the tower is 16th.c. is red crenelated parapet brickwork.

Blessed Mary of Upham, Upham, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 7cwt-0qr-6lb Grid ref: SU538206 The first known rector was recorded in 1304. The 'squat' tower was rebuilt in 1700 of blue and red chequer brick. Further restoration was completed in 1881.

St. Nicolas, North Stoneham, Hampshire. 10 bells, tenor 10cwt-1qr-16lb Grid ref: SU440173 Originating prior to the 15th.c. the church is known for it's 'One Hand Clock' (early 17th.c.). The present church is Grade II* listed.

St. Peter, Curdridge, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 25cwt-3qr-19lb Grid ref: SU528138 The present church is from 1887, whilst the tower is 1894. The interior is Victorian.

The Abbey Church of St. Mary & St. Ethelflaeda, Romsey, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 22cwt-1qr-23lb Grid ref: SU351212 One of the great Norman buildings of England, Romsey Abbey is a beautiful 12th.c. church, all that remains of a late Saxon nunnery.

St. Mary, Bishopstoke, Hampshire. 10 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-1lb Grid ref: SU467198 St. Mary's was built in 1890-91, but with financial limitations it meant the tower wasn't built until 1909.

St. Mary the Virgin, Twyford, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-17lb Grid ref: SU481250 Completed in 1878 by Alfred Waterhouse the architect of the Natural History Museum.

St. Mary, Micheldever, Hampshire. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-15lb Grid ref: SU512391 A huge, octagonal brick nave has split the tower & the chancel. 1994

Blessed Virgin Mary, Woolavington, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-24lb Grid ref: ST347416 11th.c. origins with the chancel added and the tower started in 14th.c. The upper stages of the tower were rebuilt in the 17th.c.

St. Peter, Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt. Grid ref: ST263182 Grade I listed and of Norman origins, the chancel dates from 14th.c. and the tower around 1500AD. It has a long history of bell-ringing.

St. Aldhelm & St. Eadburga, Broadway, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-9lb Grid ref: ST329159 This 13th.c. church is Grade I listed and dedicated to St. Aldhelm, Abbot of Malmesbury, & St. Eadburga a 7th.c. nun, daughter of King Penda of Mercia.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Chard, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-0qr-15lb Grid ref: ST322082 This Grade I listed 11th.c. church was rebuilt in 15th.c. and was added to the Heritage at Risk register in 2013.

St. Stephen, Winsham, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-11lb Grid ref: ST374062 Originally 13th.c. though mostly 15th.c with 19th.c. restoration and Grade II* listed.

All Saints, Merriott, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-12lb Grid ref: ST442128 Dating from 13th.c. it had major restoration and extension in 1860. Grade II* listed.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Huish Episcopi, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-2qr-7lb Grid ref: ST427266 Grade I listed 12th.c. church has been largely rebuilt in 14th.c, 15th.c and the 16th.c.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Westonzoyland, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 19cwt-3qr-19lb Grid ref: ST351347 The current church seems to be a rebuilding of the late 15th.c. early 16th.c. It was surrounded by the events of 6th. July 1685 when the Battle of Sedgemoor was enacted. The nave has the most elaborate tie-beam roof in the country.

1993

St. Peter & St. Paul, Harlington, Greater London. 8 bells, tenor 7cwt-2qr-7lb Grid ref: TQ087782 Although some embellishments date from the 16th.c. The existing building dates from comprehensive restoration of 1880.

St. Dunstan, Cranford, Greater London. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt. Grid ref: TQ101783 Dating from 15th.c. although there is record of a priest at Cranford in 1086. The tower and the nave survived a fire in 1710.

All Hallows, Twickenham, Greater London. 10 bells, tenor 18cwt-2qr-23lb Grid ref: TQ158741 Christopher Wren's All Hallows in the City of London was demolished in 1939 and it's tower, bells and other parts were moved here to Twickenham.

St. Mary, Barnes, Greater London. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-20lb Grid ref: TQ221765 Built between 1100-1150 it was enlarged and extended 3 or 4 times until it was partly destroyed by fire in 1978. Restored and then rededicated in 1984.

St. Nicholas, Chiswick, Greater London. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-1qr-15lb Grid ref: TQ215777 There has been a church on this site since at least 1181, although the present building dates from1882-84 and is Grade II* listed.

All Saints, Old Church, Chelsea, Greater London. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-12lb Grid ref: TQ270775 There was a church on this site by 8th.c., a stone building erected in 13th.c. the south chapel was built by Sir Thomas More in 1528. Devastated by a WWII bomb and reconsecrated in 1958.

St. Mary, Putney, Greater London. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-3qr-8lb Grid ref: TQ241756 Most of the church dates from 1836, but the tower is 15th.c. and the Bishop West th Chapel 16 .c.

All Saints, Fulham, Greater London. 10 bells, tenor 18cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: TQ242759 Apart from the tower, 1440, the existing church dates from late Victorian period when it was rebuilt in 1880-81.

1992

Holy Trinity, Eckington, Worcestershire. 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-26lb Grid ref: SO922414 Limestone church with Norman nave and 12th.c. west doorway, 14th.c. th chancel. The church was restored and north aisle added in 19 .c.

St. Mary, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt. Grid ref: SO838419 This site first believed to have had a Roman Temple followed by a Saxon church, with the present church founded in 12th.c. The original tower was damaged in the Civil War & replaced with the embattled one in 1674.

St. Gabriel, Hanley Swan, Worcestershire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-1qr-0lb Grid ref: SO810427 A relatively new church built in 1874 by the architect of the Albert Memorial, Sir George Gilbert Scott.

St. Mary, Madresfield, Worcestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-1lb Grid ref: SO804474 Since 1200AD this is the third church built here although the present church is on a site 300m away from the original, consecrated in 1867.

Priory Church of St. Mary & St. Michael, Great Malvern, Worcestershire. 8 bells, tenor 21cwt-2qr-20lb Grid ref: SO776458 Originally a Benedictine monastery 1075-1540, now a parish church and Grade I listed since 1949. Largest display of 15th.c. stained glass in England.

St. Matthias, Malvern Link, Worcestershire. 10 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-3lb Grid ref: SO783478 Large church surrounded by trees, founded in 1846 and largely rebuilt in 1881, the tower was added in 1899.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire. 8 bells, tenor 11cwt. Grid ref: SO851402 This 'new' church was finished in 1879, replacing an older one in a bad state of repair. The bells, organ and some monuments remain from the old church.

St. James, Welland, Worcestershire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-22lb Grid ref: SO796399 There has been a church of St. James at Welland since 1300, situated about a mile from the present church. A new church began in 1873 consecrated in 1875. 1991

St. John the Baptist, Bodicote, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: SP459376 An early 13th.c. arch with it's massive semi-circular pillars shows the church's

th origin. Rebuilt in the 14 .c. and in 1840s.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Deddington, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-3qr-3lb Grid ref: SP467317 In 1634, the original 13th.c. church collapsed and King Charles I ordered it to be rebuilt, hence the current tower with massive buttresses.

St. Michael & All Angels, Great Tew, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-0qr-10lb Grid ref: SP399288 The south doorway dates from about 1170, but the church was rebuilt in the 13th.c. and enlarged in the 14th.c. Late in the 14th.c. the bell tower was added.

St. Peter, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-2qr-13lb Grid ref: SP354331 The church is of Norman origin but has many other style features. It also has a number of Medieval wall paintings.

St. Peter & St. Paul, King's Sutton, Northamptonshire. 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-2qr-0lb Grid ref: SP497361 This Norman church was added to in the 13th.c. & 14th.c. with the spire being th added to the tower in the late 14 .c. making it 60m in height.

St. Mary the Virgin, North Aston, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-1qr-26lb Grid ref: SP480289 Grade II* listed building dating from 1151, although the present church is mostly 14th.c. and it was restored in 1867.

St. Peter ad Vinculum, South Newington, Oxfordshire. 5 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-7lb Grid ref: SP407333 Original Norman church was rebuilt in 1290 when the tower was added. It has magnificent Medieval wall paintings.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-2qr-16lb Grid ref: SP475260 Although the village is called Steeple Aston the church has a tower. Extensively renovated in th th 18 .c & 20 .c.

St. Mary, Swerford, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-2qr-6lb Grid ref: SP372311 Dating from the 13th.c. with origins back to the 12th.c. 1990

St. Mary, Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-1qr-7lb Grid ref: SO379008 Once a 12th.c. priory church for nuns, it has a large Norman tower.

St. Mary, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. 10 bells, tenor 25cwt-0qr-18lb Grid ref: SO301141 Due it's close connections with the Tudor dynasty and the Lords of Abergavenny this Benedictine priory church was spared the dissolution and became the parish church.

St. Gwendolene, Talgarth, Powys, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-3qr-0lb Grid ref: SO157338 Grade II* listed building dedicated to St. Gwendolene, eleventh daughter of Brychan who founded the church.

St. Mary, Brecon, Powys, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-9lb Grid ref: SO045285 Most of the building dates to late Medieval times with the tower being built in 1510 and paid for by the 3rd. Duke of Buckingham.

St. David, Llanfaes, Brecon, Powys, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-19lb Grid ref: SO037283 Referred to locally as Llanfaes church it was probably founded in the early 16th.c. The church was rebuilt in 1839 and again in 1923.

St. Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-0qr-15lb Grid ref: SO049058 The present church was built in 1894 replacing one from 1808. Unfortunately it was closed in 1968 and is now used as a chapel of rest and for special services.

St. Peter, Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 9cwt-1qr-0lb Grid ref: SO251087 St. Peter's is the earliest industrial church in old Monmouthshire.

1989(ii)

St. Martin, Worle, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-1qr-8lb Grid ref: ST352628 Erected sometime between 1125-1150. The Norman font and entrance arch are from the first church before the completion of the present building in 13th.c.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Bleadon, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 8¾cwt. Grid ref: ST341569 The church was dedicated in 1317 and the tower around 1390. Restored

th in the mid 19 .c. it is now Grade I listed.

St. John the Baptist, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST317619 The Medieval village church of St. John the Baptist was completely demolished in 1824 to make way for a new and larger place of worship.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Yatton, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 24cwt-1qr-2lb Grid ref: ST431654 Grade I listed and often called 'The Cathedral of the Moors' it was constructed in 14th.c. The stone steeple was built in 1455-56 but in 1595 was reduced to what we see today, a truncated spire.

St. Andrew, Congresbury, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 34cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: ST435637 Grade I listed and consecrated on 11th. July 1215. Remodelled in 15th.c. and again 1825, 1856 and 1950-52.

All Saints, Kingston Seymour, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 17cwt-0qr-7lb Grid ref: ST400668 Dating from the 14th.c. or early 15th.c. it is Grade I listed and is almost totally surrounded by water.

All Saints, Clevedon, Somerset. 5 bells, tenor 11cwt-3qr-22lb Grid ref: ST416718 Originally dating from 1860, much enlarged since, especially in early 20th.c.

St. John the Evangelist, Clevedon, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 5cwt-3qr-25lb No picture at the moment. Grid ref: ST406711 The parish church of St. John the Evangelist was founded in 1878.

1989 (i)

St. Peter, Alvescot, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-0qr-20lb Grid ref: SP274046 Early English and Perpendicular Styles of architecture the tower was added in 15th.c. for the cost of 100 sheep.

St. Mary, Bampton, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 23cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: SP312033 The lower section of the west tower is all that remains of the original Saxon church, it was completely rebuilt in the late 12th.c.

St. Britius, Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 8 cwt. Grid ref: SP299076 A Norman building enlarged in 13th.c. Dove's states 'ringing currently not permitted'!

St. Mary the Virgin, Buckland, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-2qr-7lb Grid ref: SU342982 Mainly 12th.c. with 13th.c. chancel, tower and transepts, plus minor Victorian additions.

All Saints, Faringdon, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-1qr-7lb Grid ref: SU288957 A 12th.c. church although there was possibly a Saxon one here before the Norman conquest. The interior is rich with historic monuments.

St. Margaret, Hinton Waldrist, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-2qr-19lb Grid ref: SU375991 Dating mostly from the late 13th.c. with the tower being earlier, around 1240, it is now Grade II* listed. In Norman times it must have been an important church.

St. Mary the Virgin, Witney, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-3qr-11lb Grid ref: SP356092 With its imposing 156ft. high spire St. Mary's reflects the wealth and importance of Witney in the Middle Ages, mostly thru' the wool trade.

1988 (ii)

St. Mary, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales 10 bells, tenor 16cwt-1qr-24lb Grid ref: ST535939 The original Norman Priory church has been greatly modified including after the tower collapsed in 1701 in a storm.

St. Mary Magdalene, Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-21lb Grid ref: SO567021 The bells are rung from the ground floor in the chancel. A Norman nave but enlarged in the 16th.c. and an unusual circular churchyard, probably of pagan origins.

All Saints, Staunton, Coleford, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-6lb Grid ref: SO550126 A place of worship founded here in 1144. The bells are rung from the chancel.

St. Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-3qr-1lb Grid ref: SO508129 Founded as a Benedictine priory in 1075, the current church dates mainly from 18th.c & 19th.c and is Grade II* listed.

St. Giles, Goodrich, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-2lb Grid ref: SO572190 The ringing chamber is reached by an outside flight of stone steps against the west wall.

St. Bridget, Bridstow, Herefordshire. 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-3qr-19lb Grid ref: SO584248 The 15th.c. tower contains the lightest ring of 8 bells in the county and they are rung from the ground floor.

St. Lawrence, Weston-under-Penyard, Herefordshire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: SO631232 The north porch and west tower date from the 14th.c. but the nave is Norman.

1988 (i)

St. Mary the Virgin, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: SP741080 The present church is 13th.c. with the fine Early English tower being completed last. Interior renovations carried out in 2008.

Holy Cross, Slapton, Buckinghamshire. 5 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-14lb Grid ref: SP937206 Most of the church dates from the late 13th.c. with later 15th.c. additions.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-1-16lb Grid ref: SP997138 Mainly 15th.c. with additions in 1819, and again extended in 1875-78.

St. Leonard, Flamstead, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-1qr-14lb Grid ref: TL078145 Believed to stand on the site of a 9th.c. Saxon chapel. The oldest part of the present building dates from about 1140.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Kimpton, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-15lb Grid ref: TL177185 A spacious flint built church unusually built in the styles of, between, Norman and Early English.

All Saints, St. Paul's Walden, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-3qr-2lb Grid ref: TL192222 The embattled tower is 14th.c & 15th.c. with the chancel remodelled in 1727.

St. Mary, Pirton, Hertfordshire. 5 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-26lb Grid ref: TL147316 Rebuilt in 1877, but with the remains of it's 12th.c. tower, within the bailey of a former castle.

St. Mary Magdalene, Offley, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-3qr-20lb Grid ref: TL145268 The chancel is a curious almost windowless top lit structure of 1777 full of monuments to the Salusbury family.

1987 (ii)

All Saints, Kemble, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt. Grid ref: ST989969 Today the church has a Norman door and a tower dating from 1250, the spire was added in 1450. There was a full restoration in 1872.

All Hallows, South Cerney, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-10lb Grid ref: SU050973 Founded in the 12th.c. the church has an embattled central tower and is Grade I listed.

St. Mary, Kempsford, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-1qr-14lb Grid ref: SU161964 This historic, Grade I listed building dates from the early 12th.c. and has the most beautiful painted tower ceiling with heraldic shields.

St. Mary the Virgin, Castle Eaton, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 7½cwt. Grid ref: SU146959 Known as 'The Lady on the Thames' this Grade I listed church, with it's unusual central bell turret, was restored in 1861-62.

St. Mary, Meysey Hampton, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-17lb Grid ref: SP117000 Records indicate that the Bishop of Worcester consecrated this church on 9th. June 1269. It is of cruciform shape with a central bell-tower.

St. Mary the Virgin, Fairford, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-1qr-2lb Grid ref: SP151011 The bells are rung from the chancel crossing, standing amongst the choir stalls to ring with a very long length of rope. One of the best examples of a 'wool church'.

St. John the Baptist, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. 12 bells, tenor 27cwt-1qr-16lb Grid ref: SP023020 Cirencester Abbey was founded as an Augustinian monastery in 1117, the oldest known Saxon church in England.

1987 (i)

St. Anne, Bewdley, Worcestershire. 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-2qr-23lb Grid ref: SO785753 The present building, situated in the centre of the town, dates back 250yrs. but the tower was constructed in 1695.

St. Peter, Upper Arley, Worcestershire. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-23lb Grid ref: SO763804 Parts dating from 1100s with Victorian extensions. Grade II listed and built of local stone. Due to illness the bells are now only rung for weddings with the help of the bellringers from elsewhere.

St. Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-2qr-4lb Grid ref: SO717928 Designed and built between 1792-95 with 120ft. high tower. It is aligned north – south, rather than the more usual west – east.

St. Leonard, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. 8 bells, tenor 18cwt-0qr-18lb Grid ref: SO716933 Originally 12th.c. with the tower added in 1448, then partly destroyed during the Civil War. After many restorations the tower had become unsafe in 1970s and the church was declared redundant in 1976.

St. Mary, Highley, Shropshire. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt. Grid ref: SO741832 Grade II* listed, the chancel and nave are early 12th.c. with later alterations circa 1500.

1986 (ii)

St. Mary, Redbourn, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-3qr-18lb Grid ref: TL099155 Dating from about 1100 the church has been altered and added to over the years. In 1478 a bequest was used to construct the beautiful oak rood screen.

St. John the Baptist, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt. Grid ref: TL028112 Probably built on the site of a pre-Christian sanctuary. There are features from every period since the 12th.c. as well as Roman bricks.

St. John the Baptist, Aldbury, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-3qr-6lb Grid ref: SP963125 Built in the Early English style the church was restored in 1867. It contains a monument to Sir Robert Whittingham who was slain at the Battle of Tewkesbury.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Tring, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-3qr-18lb Grid ref: SP924114 First church recorded in 1214, the current building dates mainly from 15th.c. and is built of local flint and Totternhoe stone.

St. Mary, Apsley End, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-25lb Grid ref: TL060051 A fine Gothic, flint building with a spire consecrated in 1871.

All Saints, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-2qr-8lb Grid ref: TL076024 Built in the 14th.c. on the site of an earlier church. The memorial chapel still houses the resting place of the first Duke of York.

St. Lawrence the Martyr, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-25lb Grid ref: TL095022 Probably originally a Saxon church it was added to in 1140-50 and dedicated to St. Lawrence the Martyr in 1154.

Holy Cross, Sarratt, Hertfordshire. 5 bells, tenor 4cwt-3qr-24lb Grid ref: TQ038983 This flint & brick built church was founded in 1190. 1986 (i)

St. Leonard, Marston Bigot, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 7cwt-0qr-21lb Grid ref: ST755449 This church of 1789, replaced an older one, is Grade I listed and contains an elaborate hammerbeam roof.

St. Nicholas, West Pennard, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 20cwt-3qr-25lb Grid ref: ST552382 From 13th.c. to 15th.c. West Pennard was a chapelry, the chapel was dedicated to St. Nicholas in 1210. Now a Grade I listed building dating from 15th.c.

All Saints, Wrington, Somerset. 10 bells, tenor 36cwt-2qr-19lb Grid ref: ST467627 All Saints has 13th.c. foundations and was remodelled with the addition of a west tower around 1450 and is now Grade I listed.

Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Peter, Winford, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-3qr-26lb Grid ref: ST543650 The church dates from the 15th.c. and has a 4-stage west tower with corner pinnacles and gargoyles.

St. Mary the Virgin, Westwood, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 4cwt-2qr-12lb Grid ref: ST812590 Situated beside Westwood Manor (NT) and some distance from the village, both church and manor date to the 12th.c. The manor was rebuilt in the Elizabethan period but the church still shows it's medieval roots.

1985 (iii)

Holy Cross, Sherston, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-12lb Grid ref: ST854860 Parts of the church are over 900yrs. old. Dedicated to the Holy Cross, which was probably part of a medieval preoccupation with relics.

St. Mary the Virgin, Grittleton, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-9lb Grid ref: ST860800 Records list a clergyman in 1269, with the nave dating from around 1380 and the tower a later addition. There was major rebuilding in 1805.

St. Mary the Virgin, Nettleton, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-2qr-11lb Grid ref: ST815793 Grade I listed and dating from about 1290, the external walls are 14th.c. and the tower is 15th.c. The north aisle is fitted with Georgian box-pews.

St. Mary the Virgin, Marshfield, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-1qr-22lb Grid ref: ST782736 Thought to have been dedicated in 1242, the monks of Tewkesbury Abbey restored and rebuilt the church in about 1470.

St. Bartholomew, Corsham, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 23½cwt. Grid ref: ST874705 There was a church in Corsham before the Norman Conquest and William the Conquerer granted it to the Abbey of Caen. The current church dates from the 12th.c.

St. Cyriac, Lacock, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: ST916685 Possibly Saxon originally, but definitely a Norman church was built towards the end of the 11th.c. Dedicated to St. Cyriac a favourite Norman saint.

St. Paul, Chippenham, Wiltshire. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-20lb Grid ref: ST919739 Built by George Gilbert Scott in 1854-55 with a tower and spire rising to 146ft.

St. Michael, Kington St. Michael, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-1qr-24lb Grid ref: ST903771 Of Norman origins it has been restored numerous times, especially after the tower and spire have twice collapsed. The bells are an anticlockwise ring. 1985 (ii)

St. George, Beckington, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-25lb Grid ref: ST801516 Grade I listed and dating from the 14th.c. The four stage tower was restored in 1906.

St. Nicholas, Radstock, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-25lb Grid ref: ST688546 The west tower dates from 15th.c. while the rest of the church was rebuilt in 1879 and is Grade II listed.

St. Augustine of Hippo, Clutton, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt. Grid ref: ST622589 Much rebuilding since it's construction around 1290, the tower of red sandstone ending in pinnacles dates from 1726.

St. Michael, Brent Knoll, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 20cwt-3qr-0lb Grid ref: ST335507 Grade I listed from the 11th.c. but having undergone several renovations since. The three-stage tower dates from 1397.

St. Andrew, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 22cwt. Grid ref: ST304494 St. Andrew's stands on the seafront and dates from 1316. It is famed for it's leaning tower, if a plumb line were dropped from the top it would fall 3 feet away from the base.

All Saints, Nunney, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt. Grid ref: ST737457 Probably built on the site of an earlier Saxon or Norman one this is a Grade I listed, 12th.c. church. The 15th.c. barrel-vault roof rotted and was demolished in 1957, fundraising is under way to replace it.

1985 (i)

St. Bartholomew, Winstone, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-3lb Grid ref: SO965093 St. Bartholomew's is of Saxon/Norman origin and design is of a simple single cell building that has no east window.

St. Michael, Withington, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: SP031156 Close to the manor house this Grade I listed church is an imposing building dating to the 12th.c. The tower entrance is behind the church up a spiral wooden staircase.

St. Lawrence, Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-27lb Grid ref: SP175325 Founded in 12th.c. it is a stone building in the Norman & Perpendicular styles with an embattled western tower. Restored in 1898.

St. Barbara, Ashton-under-Hill, Worcestershire. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-1qr-16lb Grid ref: SO996377 Reputedly the only church in England dedicated to St. Barbara (wards off lightening strikes). The oldest parts are Norman with the tower dating from 13th.c.

St. Andrew, Toddington, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 6½cwt. Grid ref: SP035330 A magnificent High Victorian Movement church by George Edmund Street. A very large, yellow/orange building dominated by a tall, broad spire.

St. Mary, Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-0qr-13lb Grid ref: SO964204 Dedicated to Mary in 1190 by William de Vere, Bishop of Hereford. It houses one of the oldest Royal Arms in the country, acquired in 1660 to celebrate the restoration of King Charles II.

St. Lawrence, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-1qr-22lb Grid ref: SP166208 The original Norman church was demolished and replaced in 1784. The present church is Georgian and was designed by William Marshall.

1984 (iii)

St. Mary, Standon, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-2qr-20lb Grid ref: TL396222 St. Mary's has Saxon origins but mainly Victorian restoration. The embattled tower with spire, is detached.

St. Mary the Virgin, Braughing, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 19cwt. Grid ref: TL396251 Grade I listed building dating back to 1220. Other areas date from 15th.c.

St. Nicholas, Great Munden, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-0qr-1lb Grid ref: TL355241 In 1990 the Guard Family bought this redundant 12th.c. church and undertook a 10yr. restoration, partially aided by the Heritage Lottery grant. It still has occasional services but mainly it is used for presenting operas, concerts, art exhibitions, etc.

St. Mary, Aspenden, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-7lb Grid ref: TL353284 A priest was recorded in the village by 1086 and there is some evidence of Saxon workmanship.

St. Peter, Benington, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt. Grid ref: TL296235 A church probably stood on this site in 850AD but it was definitely rebuilt around 1300.

St. Mary & St. Thomas á Becket, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 12¾cwt. Grid ref: TL230210 The earliest record is from the Domesday book, with the nave and chancel dating from 1120. The tower was built in 1420.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Kimpton, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-15lb Grid ref: TL177185 This is a spacious, flint-built church in the unusual transitional style between Norman and Early English.

St. Mary, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. 12 bells, tenor 17cwt-0qr-16lb Grid ref: TL184291 Mostly dating from the 14th.c. & 15th.c. the previous building was destroyed by 'a great wind' 1115 and an earthquake 1298. 1984 (ii)

Holy Trinity, Stourpaine, Dorset. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-2qr-4lb Grid ref: ST860094 During the 15th.c. the nave and tower were replaced with ones in the Perpendicular style. Then in the 19th.c. the church was completely rebuilt with the exception of the tower.

St. Andrew, Milborne St. Andrew, Dorset. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-3qr-18lb Grid ref: SY80197 The Normans built St. Andrew's in 1294. It is now in the Early English style and was restored in the Victorian era.

St. James, Kingston, Dorset. 10 bells, tenor 26cwt-3qr-16lb Grid ref: SY955795 Resembling a miniature early English cathedral it was built in 1874. It is a cruciform building of Purbeck stone.

St. Mary the Virgin, Swanage, Dorset. 8 bells, tenor 22cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: SZ027787 The present building of 1860 and 1901 replaced a Medieval one of which the 14th.c. tower is all that remains.

Holy Rood, Wool, Dorset. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: SY847864 Holy Rood originated as a parochial chapel until 1844 when Wool became a separate parish. In 1865 with the exception of the tower it was pulled down and rebuilt in a larger form.

1984 (i)

St. James, Ludgershall, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-3qr-1lb Grid ref: SU263508 Founded in the 12th.c. it is a simple structure of stone, flint and brick in the Norman and Early English styles. The nave was restored in 1873.

All Saints, Upper Clatford, Hampshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-0qr-16lb Grid ref: SU357435 Grade II* listed 12th.c. church with the tower added in 1578. 17th..c alterations plus many others until restorations of 1908.

The Abbey Church of St. Mary & St. Ethelflaeda, Romsey, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 22cwt-1qr-23lb Grid ref: SU351212 One of the great Norman buildings of England, Romsey Abbey is a beautiful 12th.c. church, all that remains of a late Saxon nunnery.

All Saints, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-1qr-20lb Grid ref: SZ290921 With origins of the time of the Domesday book it is now Grade I listed.

St. Denys, Warminster, Wiltshire. 8 bells, tenor 24cwt-3qr-8lb Grid ref: ST869455 Originally a Saxon minster church it is assumed it was replaced by a Norman one. Rebuilt in 14th.c. as a cruciform with central tower, then again largely rebuilt in 1887-89.

1983 (ii)

St. Michael & All Angels, Brinkworth, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 18½cwt. Grid ref: SU012844 During a major reconstruction remains were found dating from 1151, although the present church dates from 1360 and has evolved over many years since.

St. Bartholomew & all Saints, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. 8 bells, tenor 19¼cwt. Grid ref: SU066825 Grade II* listed church built in 14th.c & 15th.c. and much restored in 1869-71.

St. Michael, Lyneham, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt. Grid ref: SU023787 First mentioned in 1139 concerned with the founding of Bradenstoke Priory. It used to serve the hamlets of Preston, Bradenstoke, Clack and West Tockenham.

St. Laurence, Hilmarton, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-16lb Grid ref: SU019753 This Grade I listed, 12th.c. church owns what is believed to be an original edition of the King James Bible from 1611.

St. Mary the Virgin, Calne, Wiltshire, 8 bells, tenor 23cwt-2qr-19lb Grid ref: ST999709 Standing on the site of an earlier Saxon Minster, it is a feast of embattled parapets and pinnacles, with a mighty 17th.c. tower.

St. Mary the Virgin, Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire. 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-1qr-21lb Grid ref: SU037641 Built in the 2nd. half of the 12th.c. the central tower was added in 13th.c. and the spire later in 15th.c. alterations.

St. James, Avebury, Wiltshire. 8 bells, tenor 4cwt-2qr-20lb Grid ref: SU099699 The Saxons sited the church close to the famous stone circles to counteract their malevolence.

St. George, Preshute, Marlborough, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-1qr-10lb Grid ref: SU179685 This Norman church is known to have been here in 12th.c. and the dedication to St. George was first mentioned in 1232.

1983 (ii) Cont/.....

St. Mary the Virgin, Marlborough, Wiltshire. 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-23lb Grid ref: SU189692 A Norman doorway and the tall 16th.c. tower survived the fire of 1653 when this Grade I listed church was rebuilt.

Holy Cross, Chiseldon, Wiltshie. 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-26lb Grid ref: SU187799 Fairly large 13th.c. church with a tower-porch, mostly in the Perpendicular style. Grade I listed.

1983 (i)

St. Martin, Bladon, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-1qr-18lb Grid ref: SP449148 The parish church of Bladon-with-Woodstock known for the graves of the Spencer-Churchill family including Sir Winston Churchill. Probably 11th.c. or 12th.c. there are no records for the church prior to it's rebuilding in 1802.

St. Laurence, Combe, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-15 Grid ref: SP413158 A large 12th.c. church with 14th c. nave all in the Perpendicular style, houses a wonderful collection of Medieval wall paintings.

St. Mary Magdalene, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-3qr-24lb Grid ref: SP443168 Built in the reign of King Henry I, to cater for the Royal hunting visits to Woodstock Manor. St. Mary Magdalene was a chapel at ease, the main parish church being St. Martin, Bladon.

St. Edburg, Bicester, Oxfordshire. 10 bells, tenor 15cwt-0qr-7lb Grid ref: SP582222 Dedicated to St. Edburg, daughter of King Penda of Mercia, she was a 7th.c. English saint, a nun for most of her life.

All Saints, Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-12lb Grid ref: SP530232 All Saints is a small, picturesque Norman structure located in the private Jersey estate. The PCC receives annual grants from the family of the Earls of Jersey.

St. Mary the Virgin, Charlbury, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt. Grid ref: SP355194 Dating from 12th.c. with the tower being 13th.c., other alterations at the end of 15th.c. when the height of the tower was increased.

St. Martin, Sandford St. Martin, Oxfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt. Grid ref: SP420266 St. Martin's is a 13th.c. church with a Perpendicular embattled tower.

1982 (iii)

St. Mary the Virgin, Ware, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 21cwt-3qr-16lb Grid ref: TL356144 This is a spacious, cruciform building with an embattled tower with spire and is a fine example of 14th.c & 15th.c. architecture.

St. Andrew, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-5lb Grid ref: TL430196 Built largely between 1225 & 1450, the church is shared by the Anglican congregation and the Roman Catholic one of Holy Cross. The entrance has two sculptures by Henry Moore who lived nearby.

St. Cecilia, Little Hadham, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-0lb Grid ref: TL446227 The Medieval St. Cecilia's church was reconstructed in 14th.c or 15th.c. the Bishop of London is still patron.

St. Mary the Virgin, Albury, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-25lb Grid ref: TL435246 This church is at least 13th.c. with the nave built about 1360 and the tower and porch in 1450. The chancel was rebuilt in 1855 and the tower repaired in 1963.

St. Mary the Virgin, Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-1qr-10lb Grid ref: TL431279 The church has a Medieval, carved, wooden, roof which was restored and elaborately painted in the 1960s by the artist John Norbury. The clock on the tower has the motto 'Time Flies, Mind you Business'.

All Saints, Little Munden, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-3qr-22lb Grid ref: TL334218 The original 11th.c. church was extended in 14th.c. with the embattled, tower and small spire added and other alterations in the 15th.c. Restorations were made in the 19th.c.

All Saints, Datchworth, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-16lb Grid ref: TL267192 With Norman portions there is evidence that it was built by the people themselves and not builders. The 15th.c. tower had a spire added in 1875 and restored in 1929.

1982 (iii) Cont/.....

St. Peter, Tewin, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 8 ¾cwt. Grid ref: TL268142 The history of the church starts with the Saxons but it was dedicated to St. Peter in about 1086. the Perpendicular period (1377-1547) saw many changes and there were restorations in both 1903 and 1964.

St. John the Evangelist, Lemsford, Hertfordshire. 6 bells, tenor 3cwt-2qr-4lb Grid ref: TL217120 The church was built over 150yrs ago as a memorial to George Augustus, 6th. Earl Cowper. In the Brocket Chapel the ceiling displays the armorial bearings of several families associated with Brocket Hall.

St. Helen, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-22lb Grid ref: TL176140 This is a fine Grade I listed 13th.c/14th.c. church. The chancel contains a beautiful painted wooden ceiling that was restored in 2008.

1982 (ii)

St. Andrew, Kenn, Devon. 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-1qr-25lb Grid ref: SX921857 With Norman origins it was rebuilt in 13th.c. and enlarged in 15th.c. The oldest part of the church is the font made from Purbeck marble.

St. Leonard's Tower, Newton Abbot, Devon 8 bells, tenor 7cwt-3qr-10lb Grid ref: SX858712 The ancient tower in the centre of town is all that remains of the medieval chapel of St. Leonard, founded in 1220, the main chapel being demolished in 1836.

All Saints, Babbacombe, Devon. 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-26lb Grid ref: SX924652 Designed and built in 1868-74 by the architect William Butterfield in the Neogothic style, the chancel floor is in Devon marble.

St. Andrew, Stokinteignhead, Devon 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-3lb Grid ref: SX915704 The church in this 'chocolate box' village dates from 14th.c. and was enlarged in 15th.c. The high altar was dedicated to Bishop Grandisson in 1336.

1982 (i)

St. Cadoc, Caerleon, Newport, Gwent, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-21lb Grid ref: ST339906 St. Cadoc's stands in the centre of what was the Roman Legionary Fortress of Isca, although the earliest surviving part is Norman from 12th.c. Today the church is 15th.c. Perpendicular style.

St. Elli, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-26lb Grid ref: SN506005 Grade II* listed the tower is 12th.c. with the chancel dating around 15th.c. St. Elli is the 'Mother Church' of the town.

St. John the Baptist, Newton Nottage, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales 8 bells, tenor 8¾cwt. Grid ref: SS836774 Obvious when looking at the church it was designed by the Normans for worship and for defence against the Welsh. The present roofing was originally installed by Jasper Tudor of Pembroke, uncle of King Henry VII, who also extended the church in 15th.c.

St. Peter, Peterston-super-Ely, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-18 Grid ref: ST082764 The earliest part of the church is the 14th.c. chancel arch. The west tower has corbelled embattlements and gargoyles and is 15th.c. in the Perpendicular style.

1981 (iii)

St. Paul, Malmesbury, Wiltshire 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST932872 The bell tower and spire is all that remains of St. Paul's church. Thought to have been built around 1300AD it was in a 'ruinous' state 250yrs. later, so the Abbey nave was given to the town as the parish church, now St.Paul's tower is the bell tower for Malmesbury Abbey.

St. John the Baptist, Shipton Moyne, Gloucestershire. 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: ST892896 The present, 1864, building replaced a church dating back to the Normans. The belfry entrance is on the outside of the tower on the south-west corner.

Holy Trinity, Long Newnton, Gloucestershire 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-2qr-2lb Grid ref: ST909924 The oldest part is the 15th.c. tower, the remainder is mainly 19th.c. from when it was rebuilt in 1841, with the north aisle added in 1870.

St. Mary the Virgin & St. Mary Magdalene, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. 8 bells, tenor 16¾cwt. Grid ref: ST890929 Although a long history back to at least the 7th.c., the current church was built between 1777-81. This lovely Georgian Gothic church incorporates the fourth highest spire in England, 186ft.

All Saints, Oaksey, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-12lb Grid ref: ST990936 Grade I listed, the original 12th.c./13th.c. church was restored in the 14th.c & 15th.c. The peal of bells was installed in 1773.

St. Leonard, Minety, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: SU009911 There is evidence of an Anglo-Saxon church being on this site, although the present, Grade I listed, church is 15th.c., restored in 1896.

St. Sampson, Cricklade, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-27lb Grid ref: SU099935 The bells have a 65ft. draught and a massive, anticlockwise circle with the choir pews in the middle. One of the finest parish churches in Wiltshire, this superb Medieval building has a striking Perpendicular tower.

1981 (iii) Cont/.....

St. Leonard, Broad Blunsdon, Wiltshire 8 bells, tenor 5cwt-1qr-15lb Grid ref: SU152907 The present structure is probably 13th.c in origin with a 15th.c tower, but had extensive restoration in 1870.

St. John the Baptist, Hannington, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-1qr-15lb Grid ref: SU181928 Small late 12th.c. early 13th.c. aisless country parish church, largely rebuilt in 1968-71 re-using several old parts, including the 15th.c. tower.

St. Michael, Highworth, Wiltshire. 8 bells, tenor 18cwt-0qr-2lb Grid ref: SU200925 Located in the conservation area of Old Highworth the church dates back to at least the time of the Domesday Book. Plenty of evidence of the skirmishes during the Civil War.

1981 (ii)

St. John the Baptist, Carhampton, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-22lb Grid ref: ST009426 The present church, in the Perpendicular style, was mainly built in the 15th.c., however it was largely rebuilt in 1862-63, with further work in 1868- 70 to rebuild the tower and add a vestry.

St. Mary the Virgin, Lynton, Devon 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-2lb Grid ref: SS720494 St. Mary's stands overlooking the sea. The tower is 13th.c. but the church itself has been enlarged and altered, most notably in 1741, when the nave was rebuilt, and in later Victorian times.

St. Andrew, Withypool, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-20lb Grid ref: SS846355 Most of the present building dates from 2nd. half of 19th.c. The original turreted and embattled tower was rebuilt twice, 1688 and 1902, when the shortage of funds was responsible for the present squat structure.

St. Andrew, Wiveliscombe, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-18lb Grid ref: ST082276 In 1826 it was found to have problems, cracking, when the bells were rung so a new church was built for not much more money than to repair the old one, consecrated in 1827.

All Saints, Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-23lb Grid ref: ST196259 This Grade II* listed church was originally late 13th.c./early 14th.c. but underwent 2 restorations during the 19th.c.

1981 (i)

St. John the Bapist, Glastonbury, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-1qr-22lb Grid ref: ST499390 Dating from the 15th.c. this Grade I listed church is built in a cruciform plan with the west tower having elaborate buttressing, panelling and battlements.

St. Gregory, Dawlish, Devon 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-2qr-21lb Grid ref: SX953766

St. James the Less, Teignmouth, Devon 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-2qr-17lb Grid ref: SX939731 The sandstone tower is the oldest building in Teignmouth. The church is unusual because of it has an octagonal nave, it is also one of the earliest to use cast iron pillars, quite slim allowing in plenty of light.

St. Michael, Teignmouth, Devon 8 bells, tenor 22cwt-1qr-0lb Grid ref: SX943730 Grade II listed and built in 1821 in the Norman style, it has 5 bays and is a cruciform plan. The tower was built in 1887-89

St. Martin, Exminster, Devon 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-3qr-25lb Grid ref: SX945877 This Grade I listed church was built in 14th.c & 15th.c. in the Perpendicular style and was heavily restored in 1841 and 1852. The large 3 storied tower has a polygonal stair turret.

1980 (ii)

Holy Trinity, Cookham, Berkshire. 10 bells, tenor 13cwt-3qr-27lb Grid ref: SU896855 The earliest identifiable part of the church is the Lady Chapel, which was built in the late 12th.c.

St. Peter, Burnham, Buckinghamshire 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-3qr-13lb Grid ref: SU930823 The 12th.c. church of St. Peter has been substantially expanded, refurbished and altered, with major restorations in 1863-64 and 1891.

St. Giles, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-3lb Grid ref: SU975827 St. Giles dates from Saxon times whilst much of the chancel and tower are Norman. There is also a Tudor side chapel and much by the Victorians.

St. Thomas of Canterbury, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-21lb Grid ref: SU597807 St. Thomas of Canterbury is Norman, built in the early 12th.c. The bell-stage of the bell-tower was added in 15th.c., one of the eight bells dates from 1290.

St. Mary, Streatley, Berkshire 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-26lb Grid ref: SU594808 Occupying the same, attractive spot it did in Saxon times, the present church was practically rebuilt in 1864. Additions were made to the 15th.c. tower and the turret staircase.

1980 (i)

All Saints, East Meon, Hampshire 10 bells, tenor 18cwt-0qr-12lb Grid ref: SU680222 All Saints was built after the Norman Conquest and dates from between 1075 & 1150. Resembling Winchester Cathedral it also contains a black marble baptismal font, created in Belgium around 1130-40, one of 4 in Hampshire.

St. Nicholas, Arundel, West Sussex 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-3qr-4lb Grid ref: TQ016072 A large cruciform church started around 1380. The parish uses the transepts, and the chancel is the funerary chapel of the Dukes of Norfolk.

St. Mary Magdalene, Lyminster, West Sussex 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-12lb Grid ref: TQ022047 The present church dates from about 1040 with the North aisle being added in1170.

St. Andrew, Collingbourne Ducis, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-3qr-4lb Grid ref: SU242536 The present church was built around 1170 and has been enlarged and altered much since then. The early dedication was to St. Mary but by 1786 had been changed to St. Andrew.

1979 (ii)

St. Mary, Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales. 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-1qr-7lb Grid ref: SO379008 Once a 12th.c. priory church for nuns, it has a large Norman tower.

Christ Church, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, Wales 8 bells, tenor 24cwt-3qr-25lb Grid ref: SO168088 This Grade II listed, sandstone church was opened for services in 1861 and consecrated in 1869.

St. Gwendolene, Talgarth, Powys, Wales. 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-3qr-0lb Grid ref: SO157338 Grade II* listed building dedicated to St. Gwendolene, eleventh daughter of Brychan who founded the church.

St. Mary the Virgin, Staunton-on-Wye, Herefordshire 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-11lb Grid ref: SO375448 This mainly sandstone church is of 12th.c, 13th.c. and 14th.c but was partly rebuilt in 1720 with later alterations.

St. Peter, Frampton Cotterell, Gloucestershire 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-1qr-11lb Grid ref: ST667820 The second church here, consecrated in 1315, replaced a Saxon one. The tower was retained when again the church was rebuilt in 1858. In 1963 the tower was essentially derelict when major work was carried out on both tower and bells.

1979 (i)

St. George, Wembdon, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 12½cwt. Grid ref: ST289379 The church was granted to St. John's Hospital, Bridgwater in 1284, by the then lord of Wembdon Manor. Badly damaged by fire in 1868 it was rebuilt with significant local aid.

St. George, Dunster, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-1qr-6lb Grid ref: SS990436 The Grade I listed Priory church of St. George is predominantly 15th.c. It is of a cruciform plan with a central, four-stage tower built in 1443.

All Saints, Selworthy, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 12cwt. Grid ref: SS919468 At present there is no regular ringing at this tower. This whitewashed 15th.c. church with a 14th.c. tower sits on the hillside above Selworthy and is Grade I listed.

St. Petroc, Timberscombe, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: SS955420 The church has a 15th.c. tower with the rest of the building dating from 1708 and is Grade I listed.

All Saints, Ashcott, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-21lb Grid ref: ST437371 Predominantly 15th.c. with much alteration in 19th.c. It has a two-stage, embattled west tower with diagonal buttresses.

1978 (ii)

Blessed Virgin Mary, Templcombe, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 12½cwt. Grid ref: ST708226 Dating from late 12th.c. dedicated to St. Mary by 1871. The 13th.c. tower was originally unbuttressed, but the upper part was rebuilt in 15th.c. and buttresses added.

St. Michael Archangel, Lyme Regis, Dorset 10 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-18lb Grid ref: SY343922 Believed to date from around 980AD the Saxon tower was modified by the Normans in 1120, then again the church was developed in 16th.c. After years of erosion the church is now only 20 yards from the sea!

Holy Trinity, Bradpole, Dorset 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-1qr-0lb Grid ref: SY480942 Holy Trinity is in the Early English style.

St. Mary the Virgin, Powerstock, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 20cwt. Grid ref: SY516961 12th.c. church with 14th.c. Additions. In the 15th.c. the tower was heightened and buttressing added. The chancel was rebuilt in 1859.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Chard, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-0qr-15lb Grid ref: ST322082 This Grade I listed 11th.c. church was rebuilt in 15th.c. and was added to the Heritage at Risk register in 2013.

1978 (i)

St. Michael, Clapton-in-Gordano, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 8 cwt. Grid ref: ST467735 This 13th.c. church, incorporating parts of an earlier 12th.c. building, stands above the Court House manor.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Weston-in-Gordano, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-2qr-19lb Grid ref: ST443742 Mostly this Grade I listed church is 15th.c. but the tower and porch are from around 1300. It also contains the original Norman font and stone pulpit from the 13th.c.

St. Peter, Portishead, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 15cwt. Grid ref: ST466760 This Norman church was built in 1320 on the site of a previous one and then rebuilt in the 14th.c. and 15th.c. in the Perpendicular style. Grade I listed since 1952.

St. George, Easton-in-Gordano, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 18cwt-3qr-14lb Grid ref: ST514757 St. George's was rebuilt in 1872, with the exception of the tower. Records exist dating back to 1239, it is now Grade II* listed.

St. Paul, Southville, Bristol 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-2qr-0lb Grid ref: ST584719 The foundation stone was laid in 1829 and the church was consecrated in 1831. The church was blitzed on Good Friday, 1941 and the rebuilding didn't start until 1956, re-opening in 1958.

1976 (iii)

St. Edmund, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-1lb No picture at present. Grid ref: SP259406 The church is hemmed in by other town centre buildings and retains only the tower form it's Medieval structure, the rest of the church having been entirely rebuilt in the 1855 restoration.

St. Peter, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: SP277555 The first church was built in late 11th.c. or early 12th.c., then appropriated by the Priory of Kenilworth in1348. Apart from the tower most of the church was rebuilt in 1847-48.

All Saints, Leamington Hastings, Warwickshire 5 bells, tenor 15cwt-3qr-21lb Grid ref: SP444675 Grade II* listed mid 13th.c. church.

St. Andrew, Rugby, Warwickshire 5 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-3lb Grid ref: SP504751 This church is unique in that it has two ring of bells, one of 8 and another of 5. The ring of 5 of October 1711, in the West tower, is the original ring. With the major expansion of Rugby, due to the arrival of the railway, the church was not big enough, so this church was incorporated into the new larger one being built. A new tower was added, this one has the ring of 8 bells. St. Andrew, Rugby, Warwickshire 8 bells, tenor 24¾cwt. Grid ref: SP504751

St. Mary, Warwick, Warwickshire 10 bells, tenor 24cwt-3qr-20lb Grid ref: SP281649 St. Mary's is unusual that you can drive under the tower (if the post in the road is removed). The church was rebuilt after the 'Fire of Warwick' in 1694.

St. James, Southam, Warwickshire 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-1qr-25lb Grid ref: SP417617 St. James church is set in the middle of the town and is a pleasant church with the bells being rung from the ground floor.

1976 (ii)

St. George. Damerham, Hampshire 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-16lb Grid ref: SU107158 The earliest parts of this Norman church are the 12th.c. lower part of the tower and the north aisle. In the 13th.c. the chancel and the tower were rebuilt when the south aisle was added.

St. Thomas the Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-1qr-3lb Grid re: SZ321954 The church is 13th.c. in origin but was largely rebuilt in the 17th.c & 18th.c. The tower has a distinctive cupola.

St. Michael & All Angels, Lyndhurst, Hampshire 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-0lb Grid ref: SU297081 Built between 1858-70, high up overlooking the village, it is the third such building on this site, using red brick with yellow trim.

St. Hubert, Corfe Mullen, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-3qr-26lb Grid ref: SY976983 The church has 13th.c. nave and chancel with the porch and tower being 14th.c. with extensions in 1841. Quite a few restorations afterwards.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Blandford Forum, Dorset. 8 bells, tenor 19cwt-3qr-5lb Grid ref: ST885063 The 1732 parish church is a classical building with a cupola on top of the tower. It was enlarged in 1893 and has a relatively unaffected Victorian interior.

1976 (i)

St. Nicholas, Bathampton, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-1qr-7lb Grid ref: ST777665 This Grade II* listed church has it's origins in the 13th.c. although it was altered and a tower added in 15th.c. John Stafford the 13th.c. vicar of Bathampton later became the Archbishop of Canterbury.

St. John the Baptist, Batheaston, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-18lb Grid ref: ST777679 St. John the Baptist's is 12th.c. with late 15th.c. remodelling, the four-stage west tower has a pierced, embattled parapet and projecting octagonal stairs.

St. Michael, Twerton-on-Avon, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-1qr-7lb Grid ref: ST723647 St. Michael's was enlarged in 1824 and then rebuilt in 1839.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Swainswick, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 6cwt-2qr-21lb Grid ref: ST756684 The first, small, simple, stone church was built here towards the end of the 12th.c. The tower was added in 14th.c. A tiny church in a beautiful valley!

Holy Trinity, Newton St. Loe, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-18lb Grid ref: ST701648 A church has stood on this site since the 11th.c although the present building dates from 14th.c. with the tower added in 15th.c. it was then restored in 1857. The bell-tower has a clock face with only one hand.

1974

St. Mary, Motcombe, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 7cwt-0qr-7lb Grid ref: ST849252 Grade II* listed church of 1846 in the Perpendicular style, with a two-stage embattled tower.

St. Gregory, Marnhull, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 19cwt-0qr-2lb Grid ref: ST781187 A very impressive church standing above the River Stour, with a splendid 15th.c. tower that can be seen for miles around.

St. Mary, Iwerne Courtney, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-2qr-25lb Grid ref: ST859124 This church was rebuilt in 1610 and briefly served as a prison for 300 Dorset Clubmen who had failed to escape after their defeat on Hambledon Hill during the English Civil War.

St. Nicholas, Child Okeford, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 17cwt-2qr-4lb Grid ref: ST835127 The tower dates back to the late 15th.c. whilst much of the rest of the church was rebuilt in 1878-79.

St. Andrew, Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-4lb Grid ref: ST807108 Grade II* listed church with a part 14th.c. and part 15th.c. tower. It was extensively restored in 1865.

Holy Rood, Shillingstone, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-2qr-9lb Grid ref: ST824114 This 12th.c. church of Holy Rood is a short distance away from the village. It was enlarged in the 15th.c. and again in the 19th.c.

St. Mary & St. James, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST753082 Earliest records are from 1244, when only dedicated to St. Mary. After disrepair thru' the plague years it was rebuilt in 1400 and rededicated to St. Mary & St. James. 1974 Cont/.....

St. James the Great, Shaftesbury, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: ST857223 The original church of 1138, by the 19th.c., had become so dilapidated that it was decided to demolish it and rebuild a larger one to accommodate the growing parish.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Longbridge Deverill, Dorset 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-3qr-0lb Grid ref: ST866413 Originally early 10th.c. it was rebuilt in the Norman period. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, came to Longbridge Deverill to consecrate the new church between 1162-1172.

1973 – No Outing

1972 – No Outing

1971 – No Outing

1970 (ii)

St. Martin, Bremhill, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 17cwt-2qr-5lb Grid ref: ST979730 Built around 1200 it was altered in 1850 & 1864 with only the tower and other Perpendicular work left untouched. The embattled tower with gargoyles is 14th.c.

St. Michael & All Angels, Urchfont, Wiltshire 8 bells, tenor 19cwt. Grid ref: SU040573 Grade I listed, late 13th.c. - early 14th.c. with 15th.c. additions. It was restored in 1864 and again in 1900.

St. John the Baptist, Chirton, Wiltshire 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-9lb Grid ref: SU073576 Originally built around 1170 with more building in 14th.c. & 15th.c. this Grade I listed church was restored in 1850.

St. Michael & All Angels, Lambourn, Berkshire 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-2qr-0lb Grid ref: SU326789 The first record of a church in Lambourn is 1032, although the present, cruciform shape church was begun in the 12th.c. with major rebuilding in 13th.c., 15th.c. & 19th.c.

1970 (i)

Blessed Virgin Mary, Huish Episcopi, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-2qr-7lb Grid ref: ST427266 Grade I listed 12th.c. church has been largely rebuilt in 14th.c, 15th.c and the 16th.c.

St. Andrew, Curry Rivel, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 18cwt-0qr-21lb Grid ref: ST391254 There is no trace of the Saxon building referenced in the Domesday Book, the earliest part of the current church is from 1251. The imposing tower was rebuilt in 1851 with pinnacles, one of which fell thru' the roof 14 yrs. later, so the rest were removed!

St. George, Wilton, Taunton, Somerset 10 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-18lb Grid ref: ST224238 A tower was added to the Saxon chapel around the time of the Norman conquest and survived until 1853, when a new tower was built after the whole church had been extended in 1837.

St. James, Taunton, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 17½cwt. Grid ref: ST228248 This early 14th.c. church is Grade II* listed and is located on the same site as a 10th.c. one, backing onto the Somerset County Cricket Grounds. The Waggon roof, above the nave, is medieval and the 111ft. West tower was built in 1870.

St. Peter & St. Paul, North Curry, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-3qr-24lb Grid ref: ST319255 This church, 'The Cathedral of the Moors', is Grade I listed and Norman in origin. The upper stage of the tower was added in 1502 with the rest being of around 1300.

1969

St. Paul, Honiton, Devon 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-2qr-27lb Grid ref: ST163007 The erection of St. Paul's in 1835 required an act of parliament because of the demolition of the adjacent All Hallows chapel. It's design incorporates elements of Romanesque architecture.

St. Michael & All Angels, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon 8 bells, tenor 25cwt-3qr-2lb Grid ref: SX937922 Most of the present building dates back to 1829 when the church was extensively rebuilt, although, on the hill by the Heavitree Yew has been a place of worship for over a thousand years.

St. John the Baptist, Broadclyst, Devon 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-0qr-25lb Grid ref: SX981972 The church is notable for it's 16th.c. tower, but the bulk of the building dates from 1395-1419. A delightful church with a wonderful collection of Medieval and Elizabethan monuments.

St. Disen, Bradninch, Devon 8 bells, tenor 20cwt. Grid ref: SS999041 This 15th.c. church has the unique, in the British Isles, dedication to St. Disen, believed to be an Irish missionary saint. It is home to a magnificent 15th.c. painted screen.

St. John the Baptist, Wellington, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 19cwt-1qt-5lb Grid ref: ST140209 This 15th.c. Grade I listed church was previously known as St. Mary the Virgin. The tower was built around 1510 and the church was restored several times during the 19th.c.

1968 (iii)

St. Mary the Virgin, Thame, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-11lb Grid ref: SP703063 A large medieval church dating from the early 13th.c. So much to see in this church, St Mary's is undoubtedly one of the best town churches in Oxfordshire.

St. Barnabas, Linslade, Bedfordshire 8 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-3lb Grid ref: SP912249 St. Barnabas was built to supercede St. Mary's in, what is now, Old Linslade and provide for the new and growing population of the area.

St. Mary, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire 8 bells, tenor 8cwt-1qr-10lb Grid ref: SP834104 The former medieval parish church on the outskirts of the village was condemned in mid 20th.c. and demolished in January 1966. The newer, red-brick St. Mary's was consecrated in July 1866 and is now the only church here.

Abbey Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Dorchester, Oxfordshire 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-11lb Grid ref: SU578942 Dorchester Abbey stands on the site of a 7th.c. Saxon cathedral, one of the earliest Christian sites in Britain, and is all that remains of an Augustinian Abbey founded in 1140.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Wantage, Oxfordshire 8 bells, tenor 21cwt-2qr-15lb Grid ref: SU396879 Late 13th.c., cruciform church with tower is Grade I listed, in the town where King Alfred the Great was born at the Royal Palace.

1968 (ii)

St. Mary the Virgin, Gillingham, Dorset 8 bells, tenor 24cwt-1qr-12lb Grid ref: ST806265 Most of the current building dates from an early Victorian rebuild, although there has been a Christian presence here since Anglo-Saxon times.

St. Mary of the Annunciation, Beaminster, Dorset 10 bells, tenor 22cwt-1qr-27lb Grid ref: ST478012 The most distinguishing feature of this magnificent building is the tower of around 1500. It has 41 'crocketted' pinnacles – a way of making the pinnacles look as if they are standing free of the tower.

St. Mary, Bridport, Dorset 8 bells, tenor 21cwt-0qr-0lb Grid ref: SY465926 The oldest parts of this church are the pointed arches of 1225, with the 72ft high tower being of 1400. Extensive restoration was carried out in 1860.

St. Mary, Litton Cheney, Dorset 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-23lb Grid ref: SY551907 St. Mary's was substantially restored in 1878, though it does retain features, notably the tower, chancel arch, parts of the nave and the porch, from the 14th.c & 15th.c.

St. Candida & the Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-3qr-26lb Grid ref: SY396954 Earliest parts date from the 12th.c. rebuilding by Benedictine monks, although further major rebuilding took place in 13th.c and the church's prominent tower was built in 14th.c.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Wincanton, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-1qr-1lb Grid ref: ST710284 This Grade II* listed church was almost completely rebuilt in 1887-91, parts of the tower date from an earlier church of 1313.

1968 (i)

St. Barnabas, Queen Camel, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 36cwt-3qr-7lb Grid ref: ST597249 The first recorded rector here was in 1317, around 1491 the 96ft. high tower was built in five stages. It contains the heaviest peal of 6 bells in the world! Major Victorian restoration in 1888.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Mudford, Somerset 5 bells, tenor 17cwt-1qr-18lb Grid ref: ST573199 This Grade I listed church dates from the 14th.c. The 66ft high three- stage, embattled tower dates from around 1498 and was rebuilt in early 20th.c. following a lightning strike. After having been put on the Heritage at Risk Register, repairs were carried out in 2013.

St. Catherine of Alexandria, Montacute, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 24cwt. Grid ref: ST496169 This fine medieval church is at the heart of the village which from 15th.c. to 20th.c. formed part of the estate of the Phelips family of Montacute House.

All Saints, Castle Cary, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST639320 This Grade II* listed church dates from 1470 with it's high steeple and 6 bells from 1760. The 16th.c. Cosenes monument in the churchyard has been added to the Heritage at Risk Register.

St. Mary the Virgin, Bruton, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 25cwt-3qr-1lb Grid ref: ST684348 The first church on the site was founded in 7th.c. and grew into the Augustinian Bruton Abbey, the remains can be seen next to the church. The present Grade I listed building is 14th.c. and has two towers one from 1456 and the 102.5ft high west tower from 1528.

1967

Holy Cross, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-3qr-13lb Grid ref: SS994746 Parts of the church are 12th.c. & 13th.c. but is was extended and rebuilt in 14th.c. & 15th.c. including a waggon roof. Holy Cross was restored in 1848-53 and again in the 20th.c.

St. Mary, Aberavon, Neath, Wales 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-1qr-2lb Grid ref: SS763901 St. Mary's began it's life in 12th.c. and largely reconstructed in the 15th.c. In 1768 it was severely damaged by flooding, repairs were made but by the middle of the 19th.c. it had to be demolished and rebuilt. The new church was dedicated in October 1859.

St. Catherine, Gorseinon, Swansea, Wales 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-0lb Grid ref: SS586987 St. Catherine's church was not built until 1913.

St. Paul, Sketty, Swansea, Wales 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-4lb Grid ref: SS627927 St. Paul's was built in 1848-49 and was added to in 1907 and again in 1928-29.

St. Mary, Swansea, Wales 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-2qr-12lb Grid ref: SS656929 There has been a church on this site since 1328, one Sunday morning in 1739 the roof collapsed, fortunately before the congregation arrived. It was rebuilt apart from the tower and then completely renovated in 1879-82, and again rebuilt 1896. In February 1941 it was extensively damaged by bombing during the war not rebuilt until the 1950s.

St. Illtyd, Newcastle, Bridgend, Wales 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-0qr-3lb Grid ref: SS902800 St. Illtyd's is a Gothic rebuilding of an early 14th.c. church, with a Victorian interior and is Grade II listed.

1966 (ii)

All Saints, Faringdon, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-1qr-7lb Grid ref: SU288957 This 12th.c. church suffered greatly during the Civil War, the tower used to have a spire but it was toppled in the conflict and only partly restored to an odd, truncated design.

St. Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-1lb Grid ref: SP511069 Dating from 1086 it was originally situated outside the Oxford city boundary in common with other churches dedicated to this patron saint of beggars and outcasts.

All Saints, Lincoln College, Oxford, Oxfordshire 8 bells, tenor 7cwt-2qr-4lb Grid ref: SP514062 The church closed in 1970 and became the library of Lincoln College.

St. Ebbe, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 4cwt-3qr-19lb No picture at present! Grid ref: SP511060 Standing on the site of a church dedicated to St. Æbbe in 1005. The present church was built in 1814-16 and enlarged in 1866 and 1904.

St. Mary the Virgin, Ashbury, Oxfordshire 6 bells, tenor 13½cwt. Grid ref: SU265849 The oldest part of the current building dates from the 12th.c. This church has an anti-clockwise ring of bells.

1966 (i)

Bell Foundry Campanile, Loughborough, Leicestershire 12 bells, tenor 6cwt-12qr-13lb Grid ref: SK541198 This is the world's largest working bell-foundry and the campanile, re-opened in 2012 after major restoration to the Victorian buildings, contains the most pealed bells world-wide.

All Saints, Loughborough, Leicestershire 10 bells, tenor 30cwt-2qr-0lb Grid ref: SK537199 All Saints, one of the largest parish churches in England, dates from the 14th.c. with a 15th.c. tower, it had a massive restoration programme during 1859-62.

St. Mary, Warwick, Warwickshire 10 bells, tenor 24cwt-3qr-20lb Grid ref: SP281649 St. Mary's is unusual that you can drive under the tower (if the post in the road is removed). The church was rebuilt after the 'Fire of Warwick' in 1694.

St. David, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire 8 bells, tenor 10cwt-0qr-14lb Grid ref: SP205322 Early history is unclear but it is known that it was rebuilt in mid 16th.c. and again in 1858 and the tower was replaced in 1860.

1965

Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire.  a total of 30 towers visited.

1964

Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire.  a total of 21 towers visited. 1963

St. Lawrence, Appleton, Oxfordshire 10 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-10lb Grid ref: SP444015 St. Lawrence is 12th.c. with later additions including the 15th.c. bell-tower, which houses the ring of 10 bells. The church is Grade II* listed.

St. Michael & All Angels, Great Tew, Oxfordshire 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-0qr-10lb Grid ref: SP399288 St. Michael's was rebuilt in the 13th.c. although the south door survives from 1170. The bell- tower was added late in the 14th.c.

St. Peter, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-2qr-13lb Grid ref: SP354331 The church is of Norman origin but has many other style features. It also has a number of medieval wall paintings.

St. Mary, Banbury, Oxfordshire 10 bells, tenor 17cwt-0qr-9lb Grid ref: SP453405 This church was built in the 1790s to replace a medieval one damaged during the Civil War.

St. Mary Magdalene, Balscote, Oxfordshire - No details

St. Nicholas, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-22lb Grid ref: SP285724 A very nice church, in a nice setting with a nice set of bells. Unusually the ringing room has a church clock face in the ceiling.

Holy Trinity, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire 10 bells, tenor 19cwt-0qr-2lb Grid ref: SP201543 A magnificent church with central tower and spire. Originally with 6 bells, then increased to 8 and finally 10.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tysoe, Warwickshire 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-18lb Grid ref: SP340443 A nice church with well restored stonework. The bells were rung from the ground floor until the mid 1990s but are now rung from the first floor up an internal wooden staircase.

1963 Cont/.....

St. Peter & St. Paul, Butlers Marston, Warwickshire 6 bells, tenor 14cwt-0qr-20lb Grid ref: SP320499 A lovely church with ground floor ringing. Originally Norman built with a sturdy looking bell-tower.

All Saints, Harbury, Warwickshire 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-3lb Grid ref: SP374599 A pleasant church with a stone and brick tower that was rebuilt in 1811-13, meant to be all stone but lack of funds meant bricks had to be used.

St. John the Baptist, Berkswell, West Midlands 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-7lb Grid ref: SP243791 The bells are rung from behind the organ in an area the size of the tower but only 5/6ft. wide. This makes the rope circle somewhat squashed. There is a Tudor room over the entrance and a beautiful crypt.

St. John the Baptist, Halesowen, West Midlands 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-18lb Grid ref: SO966835 The oldest part of this Grade I listed church dates from 1120, although it is of Saxon foundation.

St. Mary the Virgin, Kempsey, Worcestershire 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-0qr-0lb No picture at present. Grid ref: SO848490 The church was built between the 12th.c & 15th.c. with an 82ft. high, 15th.c. tower.

St. Bartholomew, Wednesbury, West Midlands 10 bells, tenor 24cwt-0qr-18lb Grid ref: SO987953 Although there was an earlier church, the present one dates from late 15th.c./early 16th.c. In 1855 the upper part of the spire was rebuilt, then in 1878 the spire was raised by 10ft.

St. Mary, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-1qr-17lb Grid ref: SP037822 The foundation stone, for this Grade II listed, cruciform church, was laid in 1860 and the building consecrated in 1861.

1963 Cont/.....

St. Mary the Virgin, Ottery St. Mary, Devon 8 bells, tenor 18cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: SY098955 This 'miniature Exeter Cathedral' was consecrated in 1260. The bell-tower also houses an astronomical clock, one of the oldest surviving mechanical clocks in the country.

St. Gregory, Seaton, Devon 8 bells, tenor 11cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: SY247905 12th.c with lots of later additions, 14th.c. and a 15th.c. tower, it is rather plain from the outside yet charming inside – almost Quaker-like.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 17cwt-0qr-15lb No picture at present. Grid ref: ST483172 Dating from the 12th.c. and Grade I listed.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Wanstrow, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-27lb No Picture at present. Grid ref: ST709416

St. Mary, Southampton, Hampshire 10 bells, tenor 21cwt-2qr-8lb Grid ref: SU426116 The present church is the 6th. on this Saxon site. During the blitz of 30th. Nov. 1940, incendiary bombs destroyed the church and it was finally rebuilt in Feb. 1954.

St. Mary & St. Nicholas, Wilton, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-7lb Grid ref: SU094312 The present church was built on the medieval site of the former church of St. Nicholas in 1841-44. Built in the Italianate style it has a separate 105ft. high campanile connected to the church by a short cloister.

St. Martin, Salisbury, Wiltshire 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-4lb Grid ref: SU150296 Although there is evidence dating back to the 12th.c. there is not much of that today as there was major restoration in the 19th.c.

1963 Cont/.....

St. Thomas of Canterbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire 8 bells, tenor 25cwt-0qr-18lb Grid ref: SU143299 Built around 1220 as a place of worship for those (masons) working on Salisbury Cathedral, rebuilt in 1450. The church is especially notable for it's medieval mural of the Last Judgement.

The Abbey Church of St. Mary & St. Ethelflaeda, Romsey, Hampshire. 8 bells, tenor 22cwt-1qr-23lb Grid ref: SU351212 One of the great Norman buildings of England, Romsey Abbey is a beautiful 12th.c. church, all that remains of a late Saxon nunnery.

St. Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 20cwt-3qr-18lb Grid ref: ST906571 One of the finest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture in England and is Grade I listed. First recorded in 1281, the embattled, four-stage tower is from the early 15th.c.

St. Leonard, Keevil, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-1qr-16lb Grid ref: ST917579 Dating from around 1396 the church is Grade II* listed. The Sanctus bell is thought to be one of the oldest in the country dating from 12th.c. and moulded on a lathe as opposed to being cast.

St. Mary, St. Katharine and All Saints, Edington, Wiltshire 10 bells, tenor 24cwt-0qr-24lb Grid ref: ST926533 Edington Priory was built on the site of an earlier 10th.c. church, completed between 1352-61. One of the finest examples of Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic architecture.

St. James the Great, Bratton, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-3lb Grid ref: ST914519 Largely 13th.c. with a striking 15th.c. central tower with an unusual external stair turret.

Holy Saviour, Erlestoke, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 9cwt. Grid ref: ST965539 An earlier church (1220) of St. James, situated a few hundred metres away, was demolished and the church of Holy Saviour was built in 1880.

1962

Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Somerset and Wiltshire.  a total of 31 towers visited.

1961 (ii)

St. Mary, Thatcham, Berkshire 10 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-23lb Grid ref: SU516672 The original Saxon Minster is thought to have been made of wood with the Normans building the first stone church around 1140. The tower bells were augmented to eight in 1927 and to ten in 1969.

St. Mary, Twyford, Berkshire 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-10lb Grid ref: SU788758 St. Mary's is a Victorian church built in 1847 on land given by Robert Palmer of Huntley and Palmer Biscuits of Reading.

St. Andrew, Sonning, Berkshire. 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: SU755755 Although the first church here dates from 7th.c. the current building is a large 11th.c. one, heavily rebuilt in 1852.

St. Mary, Wargrave, Berkshire. 8 bells, tenor 17vwt-2qr-10lb Grid ref: SU782784 St. Mary's dates from the 12th.c. and was set on fire and gutted in 1914 as a result of a mistakenly targeted direct action by the Suffragette Movement.

Holy Trinity, Theale, Berkshire 6 bells, tenor 13cwt. Grid ref: SU640712 Consecrated in 1842 Holy Trinity had taken 15 yrs. to build. The church bears resemblance to Salisbury cathedral, with the tower being modelled on Salisbury's bell-tower.

1961 (i)

St. John the Baptist, Pilton, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 17cwt-2qr-0lb Grid ref: ST588408 This Grade I listed church dates from the 11th.c. and the present Norman and Medieval structure may stand on the site of an earlier wattle and daub church built by early missionaries.

St. Nicholas, West Pennard, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 20cwt-3qr-25lb Grid ref: ST552382 From 13th.c. to 15th.c. West Pennard was a chapelry, the chapel was dedicated to St. Nicholas in 1210. Now a Grade I listed building dating from 15th.c.

St. Benedict, Glastonbury, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-1qr-11lb No picture at present. Grid ref: ST497388 The church of St. Benedict was re-built in about 1520 and features some excellent 19th.c. stained glass.

St. Leonard, Butleigh, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 19cwt-3qr-5lb Grid ref: ST520339 The church dates from the 14th.c. and was restored and extended in the middle of the 19th.c. and is now Grade II* listed.

Holy Trinity, Street, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 20cwt-1qr-24lb Grid ref: ST488371 Holy Trinity is Grade I listed and dates from 14th.c. with extensive restoration work in the 19th.c. Four of the eight bells date from 1777.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Croscombe, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 17cwt-1qr-4lb Grid ref: ST590444 This is a beautiful Medieval church with a renowned Jacobean interior.

1960 (ii)

St. Mary Magdalene, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire 5 bells, tenor 14cwt. Grid ref: SP657330 The earliest part of the church is the Norman, 12th.c., nave, the chancel and bell-tower were added late in the 15th.c.

All Saints, Calverton, Buckinghamshire 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-1qr-24lb Grid ref: SP790390 This Grade II* listed church appears to have two phases, firstly it was rebuilt in 1817-18 and secondly a florid remodelling in the 1850s.

Holy Trinity, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 6 bells, tenor 14cwt. Grid ref: SP803412 Grade II*listed church of 1809-15 with Medieval origins, most of the stone used for building was carried to the site by the canal.

St. Mary & St. Giles, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-1qr-16lb No picture at present. Grid ref: SP786404 The church of St. Mary burnt down, all but the tower, in 1742 and then merged with St. Giles.

St. Peter & St. Paul, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 8 bells, tenor 22¾cwt. Grid ref: SP694337 The previous church was located at Prebend End and had a history of the tower and spire collapsing, so after it's final collapse in 1776 it was decided to move and build a new church - this one in it's present position.

1960 (i)

St. Andrew, Chew Magna, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 28cwt-1qr-15lb Grid ref: ST576632 St. Andrew's dates from the 12th.c. with a large 15th.c. pinnacled tower and is Grade I listed.

Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Peter, Winford, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 13cwt-3qr-26lb Grid ref: ST543650 The church dates from the 15th.c. and has a 4-stage west tower with corner pinnacles and gargoyles.

St. Martin, Worle, Somerset. 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-1qr-8lb Grid ref: ST352628 Erected sometime between 1125-1150. The Norman font and entrance arch are from the first church before the completion of the present building in 13th.c.

All Saints, Wrington, Somerset. 10 bells, tenor 36cwt-2qr-19lb Grid ref: ST467627 All Saints has 13th.c. foundations and was remodelled with the addition of a west tower around 1450 and is now Grade I listed.

1959 (ii)

St. John the Baptist, Hindon, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 9 cwt. Grid ref: ST909329 The present church was built in 1871 and stands on the site of a previous chapel, and has associations with the wool trade and Agnus Dei. Agnus Dei is pictured on a panel over the west door.

St. Mary the Virgin, East Knoyle, Wiltshire. 6 bells, tenor 12cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST880305 The oldest part of this Grade I listed church is the chancel with the tower dating about 1450. The unique, chancel plasterwork was designed by Dr. Wren, a 17th.c. rector, whose famous son, Christopher, was born here.

St. Leonard, Semley, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 26cwt-0qr-12lb Grid ref: ST892268 The chancel was rebuilt in 1866 and the remainder of the church was demolished and replaced in 1874-75. It has a tall west tower with a spire on it's stair-turret.

St. Mary the Virgin, Donhead St. Mary, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-1qr-10lb Grid ref: ST906244 St. Mary's architecture covers 12th.c to 13th.c. with 19th.c. restoration.

St. John the Baptist, Tisbury, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-0qr-9lb Grid ref: ST944291 4 massive piers remain of the cruciform Norman church built between 1180- 1200. In 1450 the present nave was built with a fine waggon roof. In 1927 there was major rebuilding of the tower and overhauling of the bells with a new clock being installed.

St. Michael & All Angels, Coombe Bisset, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-1qr-5lb Grid ref: SU108263 The oldest parts of the church dates from the late 12th.c. It was closed between 1844-45 for 'extensive' reconstruction.

1959 (i)

St. John the Baptist, Ruardean, Gloucestershire 8 bells, tenor 14cwt-2qr-14lb Grid ref: SO621176 This 12th.c. church features oustanding carvings of the Virgin Mary over the south porch and the tympanum representing St. George & the Dragon, a great rarity.

All Saints, Staunton, Gloucestershire 6 bells, tenor 9cwt-3qr-6lb Grid ref: SO550126 Early 12th.c, this church had alterations and additions through the Medieval period and some 19th.c. restoration.

All Saints, Newland, Gloucestershire 6 bells, tenor 16cwt-1qr-14lb Grid ref: SO552095 Founded shortly before 1216, the tower was begun in the late 13th.c., although the upper stages are of the late 14th.c. or early 15th.c. It was thoroughly restored between 1861-63.

St. Mary the Virgin, Lydney, Gloucestershire 10 bells, tenor 13cwt-2qr-7lb Grid ref: SO633025 Couldn't find details for this church, it could be at St. Briavels!!

1958 (ii)

St. Martin, Zeals, Wiltshire 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-23lb Grid ref: ST780317 Built between 1842-44 in the Decorated Gothic style. Money was given for a spire to be built around 1876.

All Saints, Castle Cary, Somerset 8 bells, tenor 15cwt-0qr-8lb Grid ref: ST639320 This Grade II* listed church dates from 1470 with it's high steeple and 6 bells from 1760. The 16th.c. Cosenes monument in the churchyard has been added to the Heritage at Risk Register.

St. Barnabas, Queen Camel, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 36cwt-3qr-7lb Grid ref: ST597249 The first recorded rector here was in 1317, around 1491 the 96ft. high tower was built in five stages. It contains the heaviest peal of 6 bells in the world! Major Victorian restoration in 1888.

St. Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 24cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: ST625363 Grade I listed with 12th.c. origins the lower part of the tower was built around 1300 with the upper stages being added in the 15th.c.

St. Peter, Evercreech, Somerset. 10 bells, tenor 21cwt-0qr-10lb Grid ref: ST649386 14th.c. and Grade I listed it has a three-stage tower ascending to pinnacles and a very tall bell-chamber.

St. Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip, Somerset. 8 bells, tenor 24cwt-1qr-1lb Grid ref: ST596531 This Grade I listed church was built in the 1540s, but has Saxon origins.

1958 (i)

St. Michael, Compton Martin, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 15cwt-1qr-23lb Grid ref: ST544569 Built in the 12th.c. with Norman vaulting in the chancel and Jacobean work in the choir stalls and organ screen. The four-stage tower is approached by the nave.

St. Andrew, Banwell, Somerset 10 bells, tenor 23cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: ST399591 Mainly 15th.c. this church is Grade I listed. The 100ft. high tower dates from around 1417.

St. Andrew, Chew Stoke, Somerset 6 bells, tenor 10cwt-3qr-10lb Grid ref: ST556619 Parts of this Grade II* listed church date from the 15th.c. and it has a three- stage tower. The interior is largely Victorian and includes 156 stone and wood angels.

1957

St. Peter, Dorchester, Dorset 8 bells, tenor 20¾cwt. Grid ref: SY692907 This town centre church dates back to 1454 and was significantly restored in 1856-57.

St. Laurence, Upwey, Weymouth, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 9½cwt. Grid ref: SY660852 The church dates from the 13th.c. and is noted for it's numerous carvings of green men and it's 1495 wall paintings known as Tudor Roses.

All Saints, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset 8 bells, tenor 16cwt-2qr-20lb Grid ref: SY662777 All Saints was built around 1451 and constructed out of local Portland stone. Frequented by King George III when he visited Weymouth.

St. James the Great, Shaftesbury, Dorset 6 bells, tenor 8cwt-0qr-4lb Grid ref: ST857223 The original church of 1138, by the 19th.c., had become so dilapidated that it was decided to demolish it and rebuild a larger one to accommodate the growing parish.

1956

St. Mary the Virgin, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire 8 bells, tenor 18cwt-2qr-0lb Grid ref: ST760934 One of the oldest churches in the area, consecrated in 1283. It is believed that most of the church you see today was completed in 1325.

St. Peter, Haresfield, Gloucestershire 6 bells, tenor 11cwt-2qr-13lb Grid ref: SO809104 Grade II* listed 12th.c. church with a 14th.c. tower and restored in 1841-42.

St. George, Brockworth, Gloucestershire 6 bells, tenor 13cwt-0qr-6lb Grid ref: SO890170 Consecrated in 1142 it was one of the first churches to be dedicated to St. George in England. It was renovated in about 1846.

Abbey Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire 12 bells, tenor 27cwt-0qr-5lb Grid ref: SO890324 A superb abbey church of early 12th.c. After the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471, the defeated Lancastrian soldiers took refuge in the abbey and were slaughtered there by King Edward IV's men.

St. Mary, Prestbury, Gloucestershire 8 bells, tenor 12cwt-1qr-22lb Grid ref: SO969239 Dating from 12th.c. in the Early English and Perpendicular styles it has a square, embattled tower. It was restored in 1864.