Photograph by Andrew G Craddock for TowerBase
Visiting Shorwell
Shorwell (pronounced Shorrel by some locals and Islanders) is a village some six kilometres from Newport in the southwest of the Island. Shorwell was one of Queen Victoria’s favourite places to visit on the Isle of Wight.
St Peter’s is of 12th Century foundation, although it only has work of the 13th Century remaining. The tower was added in the 15th Century.
The 6 bells are rung in full view of the church at the back and are lovely to ring.
Parking of cars is only in the roads around the church, but being in a very quiet and tranquil area this is not usually a problem.
There are no facilities except a small local shop a few minutes walk away so be prepared before your visit.
 6 Bells, 9 cwt PO30 3JN |
 Shorwell Ringing Times Sundays: Ringing variable, please phone Tower Secretary |
 Visit Dove tower Page for Peals, Grid Reference and Bell Weights |
 Contact Clarence Challoner - Address: Shorwell Post Office, Main Road, Shorwell, Newport, PO30 3JL Telephone: 01983 740961 (daytime) 526659 www.noyes.org.uk/iw/towers/shorwell.htm |
News…
- Bells Ring in Shorwell to commemorate WW1 Fallen December 21, 2016
- Ringing is Back to Normal at Shorwell September 30, 2016
- Quarter Peal at Shorwell for the “Strike Back Against Blood Cancer” Campaign August 6, 2016
