9. Manton, Rutland. |
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10. Little Casterton, Rutland. |
11. Penton Mewsey, Hampsbire.
Bell-cots for the larger bells are generally at the west end, and usually rise above the roof, the west wall being carried up with openings to receive them: sometimes a single bell only, more often two, and occasionally three, but this is rare. The double bell-gable, as it is frequently called, is found abundantly in the Early English style in most parts of the country, though more abundant in some counties than in others, especially in Rutlandshire; some of these are finished by a single small gable over the two openings, as at Manton, (9) and this is the most common plan. In other instances there are two small gables, one over each opening, as at Little Casterton, Rutland, (10) and Penton Mewsey, (11) Hants. The bells are usually
