St Margaret’s Tintinhull

Although there was a church in Tintinhull in the early 12th Century the present Church of Saint Margaret of Antioch was built in the 13th Century. It was connected very closely with the nearby Montacute Priory.  St Margaret, Virgin and Martyr, was a very popular saint in the middle ages and there are a number of churches in England dedicated to her. Nothing is known of her, although there are legendary stories about her being swallowed by a dragon who, being irritated by the cross she carried, allowed her to escape alive. She is usually depicted with a dragon in icons and art. St Margaret is celebrated on July 20th.

We are open daily for visits and for people to sit and dwell in quite contemplation and prayer. We have one service of Holy Communion each month at the present time and also hold a family service every other month (see service details on this web site for up to date information). The church community seek to be involved in the local community as much as is possible. We have a church primary school in the parish with whom we are closely connected and hold festival services for during the year.