Parish church [2]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 19 May 2023

The nave. The Anglican parish church of St Margaret was built in the early 13th century, but parts of the east wall may be from an earlier building. The chancel arch was probably added when the church was remodelled in the 14th century. The south porch was built in the mid 15th century. The tower was not completed until 1516. The vestry was added in 1952. Constructed of Ham stone rubble, some cut and squared, with ashlar dressings under a stone slate roof on the chancel, and plain tiles on the nave. Fittings include a 13th century double piscina, a 15th century font and a 17th century pulpit. Listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1235407 Tintinhull is a village in Somerset, some 4¼ miles northwest of Yeovil and about 17¼ miles southeast of Taunton. Originally an agricultural village with the surrounding landscape containing evidence of 2,000 years of farming, however, most working residents now commute. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the village is home to the 17th century Tintinhull House and Gardens.

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