Bells
The tower of Clopton Church was badly cracked due to the movement of the bell-frame when the bells were rung. Regular ringing ceased many years ago. In 2009 the tower was repaired at a cost of £90,000. The old bell-frame could not be repaired so a new frame was needed.
There are six bells in the tower. The tenor, fifth, fourth, second and treble date from 1788, and the third from 1880. They weigh from 5cwt to 12 cwt. To reduce the costs the bells were removed from the tower by volunteers. A new metal bell frame was installed in the tower by these volunteers, and they helped to rehang the newly restored and retuned bells.
If you are interested in learning to ring please contact us.
The new bell frame was made by Nicholson Bellhangers. Details of the bells are as follows:
| Bell | Diameter | Weight | Note | Date | Founder |
| Tenor | 42 1/4 " | 12 cwt | G | 1788 | William and Thomas Mears, Whitechapel |
| Fifth | 37 3/4" | 8 3/4 cwt | A | 1788 | William and Thomas Mears, Whitechapel |
| Fourth | 34 7/8" | 7 cwt | B | 1788 | William and Thomas Mears, Whitechapel |
| Third | 32 7/8" | 6 cwt | C | 1880 | Moore, Holmes and McKenzie, Redenhall |
| Second | 31" | 5 1/4 cwt | D | 1788 | William and Thomas Mears, Whitechapel |
| Treble | 29 1/8" | 5 cwt | E | 1788 | William and Thomas Mears, Whitechapel |