Heritage rope · Handmade in Kent
Handmade by Trevor on the Maypole Ropewalk at our workshop in the Kent countryside, using the same materials and techniques that go into our church bell ropes.
A ship's or presentation bell with its own Maypole rope and sally. Ideal for ringing last orders, as a door bell, as a presentation gift, or simply for decoration.
- Bell style: standard, anchor or wheel.
- Bell size: 100mm (4″) or 150mm (6″) diameter.
- The bells: each bell is hand cast by a small community in India.
- Sally: soft Merino wool, in any combination of up to 4 colours from our full wool range. Choose a sample combination or design your own when you order.
- Rope: natural flax is used for the rope unless you choose a colour. Coloured ropes are brushed polyester, in a choice of colours.
Bells and ropes are supplied separately.
Looking for a 7″ bell, an antique bell, or a timber wall sconce with engraved plaque? Get in touch for a price.
Every piece is made to order by hand, so allow a little time for making, and expect slight natural variation in the finish.
Rope has been crafted on ropewalks in much the same way for centuries, and every Maypole piece carries that heritage forward. It's handmade to order by Trevor on the Maypole Ropewalk in Kent. Wool is fed into each of the three strands as the rope is laid, then the sally is combed and trimmed with traditional hand tools, exactly as for a church bell rope.
Because it's made by hand, expect slight natural variation, which is part of the charm. If we have any questions about your colour choices, we'll be in touch before we start.
Need something bespoke, such as a custom length or your church's patron saint colours? Call Trevor on 07860 770535.
Sallies are pure Merino wool. To freshen one up, brush gently by hand. If it needs cleaning, sponge or hand wash in cool water with a wool-safe detergent, squeeze out gently (don't wring) and dry flat away from direct heat.
The polyester rope can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
Postage is calculated at checkout. As each item is made to order, please allow time for making before dispatch.
Because products are personalised in your chosen colours, we can't accept returns for a change of mind. If anything arrives damaged or faulty, contact us within 14 days and we'll put it right. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Heritage craft, step by step
How your heritage rope is made
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01
Choose your colours
Three sally colours from our full range of Merino wools, and a rope colour from our yarns. Pick a classic or design your own.
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Crafted on the ropewalk
Wool is fed into each of the three strands as the rope is crafted, locking the colours in for good.
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Combed & trimmed by hand
Trevor combs and trims every sally with traditional hand tools, exactly as for a tower rope.
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Finished & sent to you
Spliced, checked and carefully packed at our Kent workshop, then sent to your door.
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