Monument record MDO2729 - Church or chapel (demolished), Tincleton

A church, now demolished, on a site next to and south of the present church, which was built in 1849. Historic documents mention the church of Tingledene' in 1291 and a 'chapel of Tincledene' in 1316. The foundations of the former church were observed during grave digging in 1950.

The church or chapel of Tincleton, said Hutchins (1774) "is a small fabric, having on the south side a small aisle, the burial place of the Baynards of Cliff". In 1849 a new church was built on an adjoining site a little further north. The 'chapel of Tincledene' is mentioned in 1316. <1>

A few years ago (circa 1950) the foundation of the old church were discovered whilst digging a grave in the churchyard. (a) The grave, which was pointed out by Mr. Harvey, lies about 5.0m. North from the central point of a level platform at SY 77589179, where the grass is less luxurious than the surrounding area. <2>

'The church of Tingledene' is mentioned in 1291 and again as 'the chapel of Tincledene' in 1316. <5>

<1> Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds), 1863, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2 (Monograph). SWX1269.

<2> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 23-SEP-52 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.

<2.1> Harvey, Mr, 1952, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Mr Harvey (church warden), Tincleton (Verbal communication). SDO18078.

<3> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1963 (Map). SWX1540.

(SY 77589178) Church (NR) (Site of) (NAT)

<4> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 286 (Monograph). SDO146.

'An earlier parish church, a little to the south of the present church, was demolished in the 19th century and fittings from it were transferred to the new church.'

<5> Mills, A D, 1977, The place-names of Dorset, Part 1, 330 (Monograph). SWX2852.

<6> National Record of the Historic Environment, 454868 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

Jul 14 2022 3:58PM