Bells
The original bells are a ring of three by Robert Crowch, each bearing his mark and the three leopard badge of the Plantagenets. They are reported to date from 1439, in the reign of Henry VI, but the tenor was recast in 1607 by Henry Oldfield of Birmingham, and Crouch's marks have been lost. Inscriptions in English Black letter are as follows:
Treble: "Sancte Xstophere ora pro nobis" - St. Christopher pray for us 2nd: "Nomen Magdalene gerit campana melodie" - In the name of Magdalene make a joyous ring.
Read more about this topic: St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley
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