Brighton, Former Church of St Margaret
(Cannon Place)
Bell |
Weight |
Diameter |
Nominal |
Note |
Founder |
Cast |
Canon |
Hanging |
12¼ cwt |
1875 |
Hung Dead? |
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Inscriptions
About the Bell
1 Bell, 12¼ cwt
St Margaret's was one of the more elaborate 19th-century chapels built in Brighton, being neo-classical in design.
It was built in 1824 and contained a single domed bell turret.
The bell was cast in 1824 by Thomas II Mears and likely hung dead, suspended with a conventional canon.
It must have been cracked for in 1875, it was recast by Mears & Stainbank. Depending on how it was hung, the crack may have been caused by the crown staple, or by being struck too hard. The bell weighed 12 and a quarter cwt.
The church was demolished in 1958 and the bell was recast to be used at Patcham, Christ the King.
Elphick list:
BRIGHTON, St. Margaret. Inscription given by Tyssen as:
T MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1824.
It was recast in 1875, weighing 12¼ cwt., and hung in a stone
turret. After St. Margaret's demolition in 1958 it was again recast and now is at
the Church of Christ the King, Patcham.
St Margaret's was one of the more elaborate 19th-century chapels built in Brighton, being neo-classical in design.
It was built in 1824 and contained a single domed bell turret.
The bell was cast in 1824 by Thomas II Mears and likely hung dead, suspended with a conventional canon.
It must have been cracked for in 1875, it was recast by Mears & Stainbank. Depending on how it was hung, the crack may have been caused by the crown staple, or by being struck too hard. The bell weighed 12 and a quarter cwt.
The church was demolished in 1958 and the bell was recast to be used at Patcham, Christ the King.
Elphick list:
BRIGHTON, St. Margaret. Inscription given by Tyssen as:
T MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1824.
It was recast in 1875, weighing 12¼ cwt., and hung in a stone
turret. After St. Margaret's demolition in 1958 it was again recast and now is at
the Church of Christ the King, Patcham.
Inscriptions:
After 1875 |
Not recorded Most likely: MEARS & STAINBANK FOUNDERS, LONDON, 1875. |
Before 1875 |
T MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1824. |
For the inscription and bell today, go to:
Patcham, Christ the King
Patcham, Christ the King
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Sources:
.Sussex Bell & Belfries by George P. Elphick
.https://sussexparishchurches.org/
.Sussex Bell & Belfries by George P. Elphick
.https://sussexparishchurches.org/
