Withington, Saint John
Two bells SJ577130
This tower houses two of the oldest bells in the Association's area, but the precise date is a matter of some conjecture.
'Both bells are small and of early 'long-waisted' type; devoid of any inscription, and possibly dating from the fourteenth century.' (H B Walters - 'Church Bells of Shropshire').
Ranald Clouston inspected the bells in 1984 and dated them at circa 1270.
They are hung with the Treble above the Tenor in an unusual wooden frame which has room for two, or possible four, more bells. The bells are swing chimed with levers attached to the headstocks. All the ironwork is corroded.
 The Treble Bell |
 The Treble clapper |
The Tenor Bell |
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The cast-in crown staple of the Treble |
The Treble headstock |
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