Campanology in Denton Village, Lincolnshire

The bellringing band at Denton is in need of at least two more ringers and would encourage anyone interested to contact us. Anyone interested in learning the ancient skill of how to ring bells and becoming part of the team is more than welcome to contact us.

Denton church bellringing practise is on a Monday night. First and third Monday at Denton Church, second and fourth Monday at Harlaxton Church. Contact Liz on 568097 or Karen on 879393 for more details.

Denton bellringing band fixtures.
Normally the first and third Sunday of each month.

The Denton churchbells.

Denton Church has six bells but originally had four bells. The original bells were the now No1, No3, No4 and No5. These were augmented to six bells in 1782 by recasting four bells and adding the new No2 and No6 (the tenor). The Denton churchbells were re-hung in 1855 by Denton wheelwright and machinemaker Mr John Caborn. In 1994 the bells were again re-hung, this time in metal frames by Hayward Mills Associates.

The ringing world index of 1994 listed Denton as number 1060 when the bells were re-dedicated.

No1 or the Treble bell, was recast in 1782 by Thomas Hedderly of Nottingham and was again recast in 1839 by Thomas Mears of London. In 1782 before recasting it weighed 6cwt 1qtr 3lbs, it now weighs 5cwt 3qtr 24lbs. It has a lip diameter of 29.50inches and a note of D#.

No2 was cast in 1782 by Thomas Hedderly of Nottingham. It weighs 6cwt 0qtrs 23lbs, has a lip diameter of 31.88inches and a note of C#.

No3 was recast in 1782 by Thomas Hedderly of Nottingham. Before recasting it weighed 8cwt 0qtrs 3lbs, it now weighs 6cwt 2qtrs 2lbs, has a lip diameter of 33.13inches and anote of B#. An inscription on this bell reads 'Four of us was recast again to sing by friends to Country Church and King'.

No4 was recast in 1782 by Thomas Hedderly of Nottingham. Originally it weighed 9cwt 2qtrs 12lbs, it now weighs 7cwt 2qtrs 5lbs and has a lip diameter of 7cwt 2qtrs 5lbs, has a lip diameter of 34.5inches and a note of A#

No5 was recast in 1782 by Thomas Hedderly of Nottinham. Originally it weighed 14cwt 0cwt 0lbs, it now weighs 9cwt 1qtr 12lbs, has a lip diameter of 37.63inches and a note of G#. In 1994 Southweld repaired a 7 x 2 x 1.75 inch crack which had been caused by the clapper striking the soundbow too near the lip.

No6 or the Tenor bell, was cast in 1782 by Thomas Hedderly of Nottingham. It weighs 12cwt 3qtrs 10lbs, has a lip diameter of 43.13inches and a note of F#. An inscription on this bell reads 'All ye that hear my mournfull sound repent before you are layed in ground'. Keynote F#.

Peals at Denton.

3 May 1913. Minor (2 methods)

31 Aug 1929. Doubles (2 methods)

7 Feb 1959. Doubles (4 methods)

30 Nov 1974. Minor (4 methods)

5 May 1995 Minor (7 methods), Ringing World 4390.0645. Conductor: Kevin M Price

21 May 1996. Method: Spliced Surprise Minor (17 methods), Conductor: Christopher P Turner. Peal Reference number:T1996/1697. Ringing World Page: 4443.0637

12 Dec 2005, 5040 Minor, 7 methods (Norwich S, Cambridge S, Beverley S, Surfleet S, St Clement CB, Plain B), Ringing World Page 4941.0010. In 2hours 55minutes. Ringers: 1 Emma J Southerington (Conductor), 2 Lois M Webb, 3 Julian P van Geersdaele, 4 Terence Maddison, 5 Mark H Mumby, 6 Andrew J Davey.