Church of St Margaret, Tintinhull

The Church of St Margaret stands in the small village of Tintinhull in Somerset. The present building dates from the 13th century, though an earlier church existed in the 12th. It was once linked to Montacute Priory, granted by William, Count of Mortain, until the dissolution of the monasteries. The church has a four-stage tower, with the top stage added between 1516 and 1517. The tower contains five bells and is supported by angle buttresses in the Early English style. The old parsonage nearby is now known as Tintinhull Court. The church is worth visiting for its layered history and well-preserved features. The chancel arch dates from the 14th century, while the nave’s perpendicular windows were added in the 15th. Inside, there is a 15th-century octagonal font and a 17th-century altar table with an octagonal panelled timber pulpit. The church remains part of the United Benefice of Tintinhull and nearby parishes within the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Its Grade I listing recognises its architectural and historical significance. Visitors find a quiet, reflective space with medieval and later details. The tower’s stair turret and parapet add to its striking appearance. Inside, the font and pulpit stand as fine examples of their periods. The churchyard and surrounding village offer a peaceful setting. Tintinhull Court, once the parsonage, adds to the historic atmosphere. The church remains an active place of worship within its benefice.