The Touring Tower
The Touring Tower was developed with funding from Taylor’s Bellfoundry and the Central Council of Church Bell ringers. It was designed to be lighter than the two other mobile belfries, so that more vehicles could tow it to events. The total weight of the trailer, bells and tower is just under 1600 kgs. The trailer is also hydraulically operated, so that the Touring Tower can be erected quickly by three people.
The tower and trailer were accidentally damaged in May 2025, but we were insured and both are currently being repaired. The Touring Tower will be back in action in time for our 2026 season.
Details of the bells
The design of the bells is the result of extensive research and modelling by Taylors. The bells are actually Taylors’ patent carillon design but tuned much lower and therefore thinner.
| Bell | Diameter | Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Treble |
9.4″ |
0-0-21 |
C# |
|
2 |
9.6″ |
0-0-22 |
B |
|
3 |
10.2″ |
0-0-23 |
A |
|
4 |
10.6″ |
0-1-1 |
G# |
|
5 |
11.4″ |
0-1-7 |
F# |
|
Tenor |
12.9″ |
0-1-22 |
E |
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