Ullenhall, St Mary the Virgin

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is situated at the Western edge of Ullenhall on Church Hill, there is parking opposite the Church. This is a relatively modern Church, built in late Victorian times to replace the "Old Chapel" which was elsewhere in the village. It is in a very nice setting with large Redwoods in the grounds but unlike most churchyards there are no headstones which gives it the feel of a park rather than a churchyard. Ulkine parks, there are no benches to sit an relax. The bell tower is on the South side of the Church. a door in the outside of the tower provides access to the narrow stairway up to the ringing room.

I visited for the first time on Saturday 5^th July 2008 as part of our 2008 tour. While there are 8 Bells the tenor only weighs 3-0-25 and to finish off its untypical characteristics they are arranged anticlockwise. They are hard to ring and I have put them in a category of an "interesting experience that I have any desire to repeat".

The Bells

The tower has a ring of 8 bells with a tenor weighing 3-0-25 in E♭. Dove's Guide includes details of the bells at Mary the Virgin.

The Coventry Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers also have information on the Ullenhall Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin.