The Charmborough Ring

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The Charmborough Ring are six bells, rung in the same way as those in churches and cathedrals throughout the country. It is deal for presenting “change–ringing” (often referred to as “campanology” by non-ringers) to the public and for introducing newcomers to this physically and intellectually rewarding team activity.

The Ring was designed and built by Matthew Higby using bells cast by Richard Bowditch, and made its first public appearance at the Ringing Road Show in 2005.

The Ring was sold in 2007 and is now operated by the Mobile Belfries Trust

You can also hear about the Charmborough Ring by listening to an interview on a recent Fun With Bells Podcast

With a ¾ cwt tenor, this is the heaviest portable ring currently in existence.

Easy handling is assured by putting the ground pulleys above the bells to avoid the sallies going through the pulleys and round the wheels. And there are no stays to break!

The Ring is transported in a dismantled state on a trailer.

More information, including overall dimensions of the Ring and the trailer, can be found on the “Planning an event” page.