Terwick, St PeterTerwick has a single bell, hung in a west facing bellcote.
The church is possibly 12th century in origin, though the former wooden turret was added in the 15th century. In the middle of the 19th century, the west wall was rebuilt, and the present stone A frame was erected. |
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The Bell
Bell |
Weight |
Diameter |
Nominal |
Note |
Founder |
Cast |
Canon |
Hanging |
1 |
c1 cwt |
17.13" |
2007.5 Hz |
B |
1774 |
Swing |
1 Bell, in B
Evidence of a bell is present in the 15th century, as indicated by the addition of a wooden belfry. However, by 1687, the Chichester Diocesan survey states that 'The bell is crackt,' implying that there was only one bell. In the next survey, conducted in 1724, the church still had '1 bell,' but doesn't mention its condition. It is plausible to say that the bell was recast between those years.
In 1774, Pack & Chapman of Whitechapel supplied Terwick with a single bell, inscribed only with the date. It was cast with a conventional canon and a set of moulding wires (2.2.2.2.1). From the ground, it is somewhat unclear whether it retains its crown staple, but the clapper does not appear to be original. The headstock is much later, though its straps and lever might be original. The lever is particularly interesting; like at Chithurst, it is fixed to the middle of the headstock.
The bell is hung on plain bearings with traditional hoop gudgeons.
A most unusual piece of documentation comes from Tyssen, who in his book gives no mention of the 1774 bell, but instead two uninscribed bells. The may however be a mistake.
Elphick says a 54-rung ladder is required to access it.
Visited: 29/06/2024 with Luca Greenslade.
Evidence of a bell is present in the 15th century, as indicated by the addition of a wooden belfry. However, by 1687, the Chichester Diocesan survey states that 'The bell is crackt,' implying that there was only one bell. In the next survey, conducted in 1724, the church still had '1 bell,' but doesn't mention its condition. It is plausible to say that the bell was recast between those years.
In 1774, Pack & Chapman of Whitechapel supplied Terwick with a single bell, inscribed only with the date. It was cast with a conventional canon and a set of moulding wires (2.2.2.2.1). From the ground, it is somewhat unclear whether it retains its crown staple, but the clapper does not appear to be original. The headstock is much later, though its straps and lever might be original. The lever is particularly interesting; like at Chithurst, it is fixed to the middle of the headstock.
The bell is hung on plain bearings with traditional hoop gudgeons.
A most unusual piece of documentation comes from Tyssen, who in his book gives no mention of the 1774 bell, but instead two uninscribed bells. The may however be a mistake.
Elphick says a 54-rung ladder is required to access it.
Visited: 29/06/2024 with Luca Greenslade.
Recording of the bell:
How the bell is tuned in relation to the nominal, using Simpson's theory.
-99 ~ -90 -89 ~ -80 -79 ~ -70 -69 ~ -60 -59 ~ -50 -49 ~ -40 -39 ~ -30 -29 ~ -20 -19 ~ -10 -9 ~ -0
0 ~ 9 10 ~ 19 20 ~ 29 30 ~ 39 40 ~ 49 50 ~ 59 60 ~ 69 70 ~ 79 80 ~ 89 90 ~ 99+
0 ~ 9 10 ~ 19 20 ~ 29 30 ~ 39 40 ~ 49 50 ~ 59 60 ~ 69 70 ~ 79 80 ~ 89 90 ~ 99+
Hum - 543Hz - Db-35
Prime - 911.5Hz - Bb-38
Tierce - 1196Hz - D+31 (minor 3rd)
Quint - 1541.5Hz - G-28
Nominal - 2007.5Hz - B+28
Prime - 911.5Hz - Bb-38
Tierce - 1196Hz - D+31 (minor 3rd)
Quint - 1541.5Hz - G-28
Nominal - 2007.5Hz - B+28
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Inscriptions:
*Underlined text is around the inscription band*
1 |
1774 |
Photographs:
*Click on the images to enlarge them*
Sources:
- ELPHICK, George. P (1970): Sussex Bells & Belfries p.393
- FORD, Wyn. K (1994): Chichester Diocesan Surveys 1686 and 1724 p.30,207
- TYSSEN, Amhurst, D (1864): The Church Bells of Sussex p.90
- https://sussexparishchurches.org/church/terwick-st-peter/
