All Saints Church, Hampreston

All Saint's Church, Hampreston

All Saints from the North
All Saint's Church, Hampreston

Location within Dorset

50°47′59″N 1°55′23″W / 50.79979°N 1.9231°W
Country United Kingdom
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication All Saints
Administration
Diocese Salisbury
Province Canterbury
Clergy
Vicar(s) Rev. Laurie Clow

All Saints Church is the parish church of Hampreston, Dorset, England.

History

The Tower and Nave were built in the early 1400s. The Choir was then completed in the late 19th century as was the North Nave Aisle. The Church was then completed by the addition of the Porch in the 20th century.

Bells

In 1738, 3 bells were recorded (present 2,3 and 5). Then, in 1800, Thomas Mears added the present 4th and then in 1923, the Tenor was cast followed by the treble in 1928 which completes the ring. The Tenor weighs half a ton (508 kg). In 2003, Whites of Appleton overhauled the ring and Whitechapel Bell Foundry retuned several of the bells. In 2013, the 5th Bell cracked, which is to be welded soon.

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    Coordinates: 50°47′20″N 1°55′23″W / 50.7888°N 1.9231°W

    1. "Hampreston Bellringers".