St Leonard's Chapel in Tivington in the parish of Selworthy, was built in the 14th century as a chapel-of-ease. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII in the 1530s, it was secularised. A fireplace was added and an extension was built on the east end. At various times it was used as a storehouse, a barn and a school. It was restored in 1896 by the Acland family, who owned the Holnicote estate. It was reconsecrated in 1940. The bell is said to have come from the Acland's yacht the Lady of St Kilda.
The extension to the chapel is now a National Trust cottage called Dunkery View, which is rented out as a self-catering holiday cottage. Both the chapel and the cottage have thatched roofs.
The side of St Leonard's Chapel at Tivington
Entrance to St Leonard's Chapel showing the bell
Interior of the chapel
Fireplace in St Leonard's Chapel
Interior of St Leonard's Chapel
Entrance gate at the side of Dunkery View
Dunkery View cottage
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