| Church of St Margaret | |
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| Location: | Tintinhull, Somerset, England |
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| Built: | 13th century |
| Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Designated: | 19 April, 1961[1] |
| Reference #: | 426090 |
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Location of Church of St Margaret in Somerset
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The Church of St Margaret in Tintinhull, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]
There was a chu8rch in the village during the 12th century which was replaced by the present building. It was associated with Montacute Priory,[2] as part of its foundation estate which was granted by William, Count of Mortain and remained linked to the Priory until the dissolution of the monasteries.[3]
The original building was remodelled with the addition of a chancel arch in the 14th century, with the perpendicular windows of the nave being added in the 15th.[3] The interior includes a 15th century octagonal font and an altar table and octagonal panelled timber pulpit from the 17th century.[1]
It has a four stage tower with the top stage, parapet and the north-east stair turret being added to the original 13th century work during 1516 and 1517.[3] The earlier three stage tower is in the Early English Period and supported by angle buttresses.[4] The tower has five bells.[3]
It has the old parsonage which is now called Tintinhull Court.[5]
The church is now part of the United Benefice of Tintinhull, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil Marsh & Thorne Coffin, within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[6]