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Bell |
Weight |
Diameter |
Nominal |
Note |
Founder |
Cast |
Canon |
Hanging |
1 |
1211.5 Hz |
D# |
John Waylett |
1719 |
Yes |
Dead |
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2 |
1083.5 Hz |
C# |
John Waylett |
1719 |
Yes |
Dead |
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3 |
31.88" |
993 Hz |
B |
Bryan II & William Eldridge |
1661 |
Yes |
Dead |
About the Bells
3 bells, in B
In 1602, "the steeple wantes shingling the belfry in very mean estate for want of good postes and supporters."
1636 as it required a rope. "There is no rope to ring the saintes bell withall at the begynning of praiers".
1724"Bells 3"
A 50 rung ladder is required.
Visited:
. 28/03/2026
In 1602, "the steeple wantes shingling the belfry in very mean estate for want of good postes and supporters."
1636 as it required a rope. "There is no rope to ring the saintes bell withall at the begynning of praiers".
1724"Bells 3"
A 50 rung ladder is required.
Visited:
. 28/03/2026
Recordings of the bells:
How the bells are tuned in relation to their nominal, using Simpson's theory.
Bell 1
Hum - 371Hz - F#+5
Prime - 656Hz - E-8
Tierce - 847Hz - Ab+34 (minor 3rd)
Quint - 1096.5Hz - Db-18
Nominal - 1419Hz - F+27
Prime - 656Hz - E-8
Tierce - 847Hz - Ab+34 (minor 3rd)
Quint - 1096.5Hz - Db-18
Nominal - 1419Hz - F+27
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Bell 2
Hum - 371Hz - F#+5
Prime - 656Hz - E-8
Tierce - 847Hz - Ab+34 (minor 3rd)
Quint - 1096.5Hz - Db-18
Nominal - 1419Hz - F+27
Prime - 656Hz - E-8
Tierce - 847Hz - Ab+34 (minor 3rd)
Quint - 1096.5Hz - Db-18
Nominal - 1419Hz - F+27
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Bell 3
Hum - 371Hz - F#+5
Prime - 656Hz - E-8
Tierce - 847Hz - Ab+34 (minor 3rd)
Quint - 1096.5Hz - Db-18
Nominal - 1419Hz - F+27
Prime - 656Hz - E-8
Tierce - 847Hz - Ab+34 (minor 3rd)
Quint - 1096.5Hz - Db-18
Nominal - 1419Hz - F+27
| nuthurstthree.mp3 |
Inscriptions:
*Underlined text is around the inscription band*
1 |
IOHN WAYLETT 1719 |
2 |
RICHARD HABBIN IOHN TVRNER C W 1719 |
3 |
BRYAN AND WILLIAM ELDRIDG MADE MEE 1661 |
Photographs:
Sources:
© Kye L Leaver 2026. All rights reserved.
- BARHAM, Joan & FOSTER, Andrew (2018): Church Surveys of Chichester Archdeaconry 1602, 1610 & 1636
- ELPHICK, George. P (1970): Sussex Bells & Belfries
- FORD, Wyn. K (1994): Chichester Diocesan Surveys 1686 & 1724 p.83
- TYSSEN, Amhurst. D (1864): The Church Bells of Sussex
- St Andrew's Church Nuthurst A Guide and History
- https://sussexparishchurches.org/church/nuthurst-st-andrew/
© Kye L Leaver 2026. All rights reserved.
