Holy Cross Church, Slapton
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Post January 2024
Holy Cross Church, Slapton, now has an augmented ring of six bells.
Safety and stability issues forced the decommissioning of the original five in 1998 and for many years the only way they could be heard was as Ellacombe chimes. However the necessary finance was eventually secured through fund raising and grants, and an extensive programme was carried out by Blyth and Co of Newark to repair and stabilise the frame and restore the bells.
An inaugural practice was held on Monday 19th February 2024.
Of the original five bells, the oldest is the no 2, cast by George Chandler in Drayton Parslow in 1681, but it has cracked and can no longer be used. A replacement and a sixth bell have been provided by the Keltek Trust and the redundant bell is kept in the church, together with the 17th century sanctus bell.
Service Ringing times 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month, 10.15-10.45.
Practice times: Monday 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Visitor information
- Parking: A car park is available
- Key location: Please contact: or
- Access to ringing floor: Ground floor ringing
- Facilities: Portaloo in the car park
Restoration work pre January 2024
For further information regarding the restoration, please contact Dave Mann at HolyCrossSlatpton@gmail.com
See also: An article appearing in the Ringing World on 14th April 2017
and An article appearing in Tower Talk the Association of Ringing Teachers magazine October 2021
Picture Gallery
Various pictures taken April 2017 and since January 2024 Slapton Church and Bells
Bell Details
| Bell | Weight | Note | Date | Founder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treble | 4-3-26 | C# | 1846 | Charles George Mears |
| 2 | 5-1-8 | B | 1852 | Charles George Mears |
| 3 | 6-2-4 | A | 1846 | Charles George Mears |
| 4 | 7-0-11 | G# | 1889 | Mears and Stainbank |
| 5 | 7-3-13 | F# | 1715 | George Chandler |
| Tenor | 10-0-8 | E | 1889 | Mears and Stainbank |
Last updated: 2 May 2024