The bell dates back to 1804, made in Chesterfield, and had not been removed since the church was built (it pre-dates the current church). The bell hangers had to cut a trap door in the floor, and lower the bell to the ground with a pulley. Now it is off to the bell foundry to have new fixings and bearings, and due to return on the 19th July.
View the video of the removal of the bell.
Thank you to Martin C for the photos and video




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