Church of St Mary the Virgin Belltower, Putney, London UK
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AngelPick
N 51° 27.939 W 000° 12.835
30U E 693517 N 5705290
This very old church dates back to the 13th century although the oldest parts existing today are mid 15th century including the belltower.
Waymark Code: WMBXZ2
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/03/2011
Views: 7
There has been a centre of Christian worship on this site from at least the 13th century. The parts of the medieval church which survive today are the tower, some of the nave arcading (mid-15th century) and the Bishop West Chapel, built in the early 16th century.
The church was substantially rebuilt in 1836. In 1973 an arson attack gutted much of the church. Rebuilding was not completed until 1982.
The Entrance dates from the 1982 restoration.
The Tower is Mid-15th century. Restored in 1845, the 1960s and again in 1982 after the fire.
Six bells were installed between 1582 and 1674. They were recast in 1836 and two more added. These bells were recast in 1972. The fire in 1973 meant further recasting and a new peal was dedicated in 1983.
The above was taken from the history section of the official church website, link below
Address of Tower:
High Street
Putney, London UK
SW15 1SN
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 8
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Unknown
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