THE CHURCH BELLS OF DORSET. llj 



The churchwardens' accounts have the following entries con- 

 cerning these last two bells : 



1686. " P d for cariage of the bells to Sarum & bringing 



the new bells back ^250. 



P d other expenses at Sarum at casting the bells 2. 

 P d for carving the bells the 2 nd time to Sarum & 



bringing the new i. 



Received of the Bell founder for the overplus of 

 mettall besides the two new Bells the sum of 



P d the Bell founders charge at his 3 first times 

 coming over in bargaining and taking down the 

 bells as by our contract agreed i 134. 

 P d Richard Whin die for twice coming over & 



hanging & tuning the bells $ 1 1 6." 



5th (i6cwt.), 1598. Inscription," thou the Lord olad 

 1598. I.W. (Generally given as Praise thou 

 the Lord.) 

 6th (iScwt.), 1600. Inscription, " Sounde out the Belles in 



God regoyce " I.W. 1600. 



From churchwardens' accounts concerning these last two 

 bells : 



1598. "Paid for castyng of y e bell, metal, and other 

 charges ^855 To John Kyng for castyng of 

 y e bell 133 4d 

 1600. For new casting the third bell and other charges 



l 7 o." 



yth (2ycwl.), 1798. Inscription, " George Oakley & Samuel 

 Bartlett. Churchwardens Robert & James 

 Wells Aldbourn Fecit 1798 " 



In this year, 1798, an account was paid to Mr. Wells for 

 67 43., which was probably for this bell, but no particulars are 

 given. Aaron Abbott for carr e i 10 o. 



Tenor (or Cuthberga bell). (Weight unknown, reputed 

 3o-36cwt.) Inscription, "Mr. Wilhelmus 

 Loringe me primo fecit in honorem Ste 



