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Two medieval bells were hung in the tower on the Monday after Michaelmas, in 1352. It is apparent from the records that by 1681 they had become cracked and were eventually replaced in 1734 by a ring of five bells hung in an oak frame. The bells were rung from the ground floor of the tower until 1938 when it became clear that the bell frame had become unsafe due to insect attack.
During the war from 1939 - 45 all church bells were under the control of the Home Guard for use only in the event of invasion. From 1945 until 1960, the bells remained mouth downwards and were 'clocked' by means of ropes attached to the clappers.
removing the bells in 1960
In 1960 the bells were removed from the tower. That same year they were retuned and with a new treble bell to make up a ring of six, rehung in a metal frame. A band of ringers was trained in time to ring the bells for the consecration of the enlarged church in 1961.
Bell no. Note Date Founder Weight
Treble G 1960 John Taylor & Co 2cwt - 3qr -11lb
Second F 1734 William Evans 3cwt - 2qr - 15lb
Third E-flat 1734 William Evans 3cwt - 3qr - 25lb
Fourth D 1734 William Evans 4cwt - 1qr - 11lb
Fifth C 1734 William Evans 4cwt - 3qr - 19lb
Tenor B-flat 1734 William Evans 6cwt - 0qr - 22lb
inscriptions
Treble: John Taylor & Co. FOUNDERS LOUGHBOROUGH
C.R,HASLUM, RECTOR H.C.HILES, R.FRY CHURCHWARDENS 1960
Second: GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST W(bell)E 1734
Third: AND ON EARTH PEACE W(bell)E 1734
Fourth: GOODWILL TOWARDS MEN W(bell)E 1734
Fifth: WM EVANS OF CHEPSTOW CAST US All 1734
Tenor: CORONEL KNAPP CH:WARDENS MAJOR WADE W(bell)E 1734
The bells are rung regularly for Sunday morning worship and Choral Evensong. Practice night is Thursday beginning at 7.30pm.