Church of St Margaret, Tintinhull facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Margaret |
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| Location | Tintinhull, Somerset, England |
| Built | 13th century |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 19 April 1961 |
| Reference no. | 426090 |
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The Church of St Margaret is an old church in Tintinhull, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a long time ago, in the 1200s. This church is very important, so it's officially called a Grade I listed building. This means it's a special historic place that needs to be protected.
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A Look Back in Time
Before the current Church of St Margaret was built, there was an even older church in Tintinhull. This earlier church was from the 1100s. The church you see today replaced that older building.
Connected to a Priory
For many years, the Church of St Margaret was linked to a place called Montacute Priory. A priory is like a monastery, where monks live and worship. The land for the church was given by William, Count of Mortain. The church stayed connected to Montacute Priory until the time of the dissolution of the monasteries. This was when King Henry VIII closed down many religious houses in England during the 1500s.
Inside the Church
Over the centuries, the church has been updated and changed.
Architectural Features
In the 1300s, a new chancel arch was added. A chancel is the part of the church near the altar. Later, in the 1400s, new windows were put into the nave, which is the main part of the church where people sit.
Historic Items Inside
Inside the church, you can see some very old items. There's an octagonal font from the 1400s. This is a basin used for baptisms. You can also find an altar table and a special octagonal wooden pulpit from the 1600s. A pulpit is where the priest stands to give sermons.
The Church Tower
The church has a tall, four-stage tower. The lowest parts of the tower are from the original 1200s building.
Tower Additions
The very top part of the tower, including its parapet (a low wall at the edge of the roof), was added later. This work, along with a small stair turret, happened between 1516 and 1517. The older, lower parts of the tower show a style called Early English Period architecture. The tower is supported by strong corner buttresses.
The Church Bells
Inside the tower, there are five bells. Bells have been used in churches for centuries to call people to worship or mark special events.
The Old Parsonage
Near the church, there is an old building that used to be the parsonage. A parsonage is the house where the church's priest or parson lives. This building is now known as Tintinhull Court.
The Church Today
Today, the Church of St Margaret is part of a group of churches called the United Benefice of Tintinhull, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil Marsh & Thorne Coffin. It belongs to the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a larger area managed by the Church of England.
