An appeal will be launched soon to raise money to recast the bells in St Michael and St Wulfad’s Church that have rung out over Stone for 300 years.
The bells date back to 1710 and the wooden frame on which they hang is probably much older. Because of wear, they can no longer be re-tuned and need to be replaced.
The Stone Bells Appeal will be a project to have the current bells recast as a new ring of eight and hang them in a new metal frame.
Because the old wooden frame is of such historic interest, it will be left where it is and access will be provided for anyone wanting to see or study it.
Barry Smith, the chairman of Stone Bells Appeal, said: “The bells have rung out over Stone for 300 years. The planned restoration will ensure that the sound of bells will be heard for the next 300 years.”
More details of the restoration appeal will be available soon.
