The Bells and Ringers of Rochester Cathedral
The current ring of bells were recast and augmented to ten by Gillett & Johnston, Croydon, in 1921. They were rehung in a steel frame by John Taylor and Company (Bellfounders) Ltd., Loughborough, in 1960.
|
Bell |
Note |
Diameter (Inches) |
Weight (cwt-qtrs-lbs) |
|
Treble |
F# |
27.5 |
5-3-7 |
|
2 |
E |
29.125 |
6-1-19 |
|
3 |
D |
30 |
61-22 |
|
4 |
C# |
31.5 |
6-3-17 |
|
5 |
B |
33.5 |
7-1-19 |
|
6 |
A |
36.375 |
9-1-21 |
|
7 |
G |
40.125 |
11-1-26 |
|
8 |
F# |
43.375 |
15-0-9 |
|
9 |
E |
48 |
20-0-13 |
|
Tenor |
D |
53.75 |
30-0-14 |
The bells are tuned to the key of D major, the total weight is 119-0-27 cwt. (6060.4 kg).