Maidstone, Kent

Sutton Vallance School

United Kingdom

Sutton Vallance School near Maidstone, Kent has ordered a new school bell to be cast with a suitable inscription marking the sacrifices of the First World War. The bell will have a diameter of 28″ and weigh 4 cwts. It is due to be cast in February and will be supplied with an electro-magnetic hammer and programmable unit.

  • Foundryman, Anthony Stone with the bell mould before casting.

    Foundryman, Anthony Stone with the bell mould before casting.

  • The new bell after fettling.

    The new bell after fettling.

Update

  • This new bell was cast on 7th February 2019. It has been dug up and is a beautiful casting - fettling has been completed - tuning is now complete. This bell has now been hung - work complete.