Norwich Diocesan Association of Ringers

Explanatory Note on Condition of Rings of Bells in the Diocese

Classification Meaning

Excellent: Self-explanatory

Good: Self-explanatory

Fair: Self-explanatory

Poor: Self-explanatory

Limited Ringing: The only ringing is for services and special occasions, usually by the local band, because of the condition of the tower, bells and fittings, fittings

Swing Chiming: The bells are not hung for full-circle ringing, but may be chimed by swinging

Hung Dead: Bells are hung in a fixed position, and in some cases may be fitted with a chiming apparatus

Under Repair: Self-explanatory

Unringable: Bells are not hung or are not in a fit state to be rung

Tower Unsafe: The tower is unsafe and ringing the bells would cause damage to the fabric and could result in injuries to the person

Bells Unhung: Bells removed from the frame and usually placed at ground level