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Salisbury Diocesan Guild of Ringers

Mere Branch - Motcombe, St Mary the Virgin



Photo of the church

Photograph by Gary Sheppard, 11 Aug 2003.



The earliest reference to bells in the Motcombe church was in an inventory of 1552 showing there to be 4 bells and a further small bell in the lych-gate. Most probably mounted with half-wheels, these heavy ancient bells would have been swung or tolled, rather than rung as is today's fashion. Later with a background of de-forestation and Civil War unrests, the old bells appear to have been replaced, the records show there were new bells, some with inscriptions.


Hear the bells:Hear the bells.
Practice night: Thu. 19:30 - 21:00
Sunday ringing: 09:00 - 09:30
Peals: Felstead Peal Records
Access: Enclosed stone spiral staircase, inside rear of church.
Grid ref. ST848252
OS map 183
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Links: The Motcombe Ringers
Contact:Email contact

Tower information last updated on 11th November 2009.