The bells of St Leonard’s, Catworth

Until 2016 St Leonard’s had 4 bells, 2 of them sounding the same note, so they were not particularly tuneful.

However, in 2016 the bells were rehung and augmented by Matthew Higby and Co. of Somerset, and we now have a lovely ring of 6 bells.

Bell     Weight     Note     Diameter    Dated      Founder

1         4–0–23        D           27.63″       1694       Tobias III Norris

2         4–3–24        C           29.44″       1875        John Warner & Sons

3         5–1–0          B♭         31.75″        1754       Abel Rudhall

4         6–3–17        A           34.13″        1863       G Mears & Co

5        12–0–16       G           40.90″      c1500†     Richard Mellours

6        15–0–22        F           43.50″        1585†     Robert II Newcombe

We have our own band, known as the Catworth Clangers, who meet every Thursday at 19:00 for practice night. The band also ring for church services, both at St Leonard’s and at other local churches.

For more information, please contact Geoff Burn (Tower Captain) 07768 022670, [email protected]