Because frequent ringing of bells in bell-towers of the town, especially
that of St. Margaret's, threatens serious
costs or injuries to the townspeople, damage to the towers, and danger to
approaching ships, it is ordained that the great bells in St. Margaret's
main tower and in the chapels of St. James and St. Nicholas shall not
toll for the dead except for brethren of the great
gild of Holy Trinity and their wives, or for the Prior and monks
[of St. Margaret's priory], or other worthy persons
according to their social status at the discretion of the wardens of
the church or chapels. No bell is to be tolled for a longer period than
the day of the individual's death or its anniversary, except for one hour
(with pauses), for which the sacristan shall receive 10d. if the great
bells are used or 6d. if the lesser bells.