Tolland is situated 9 mi NW of Taunton, Somerset, between the Brendon Hills and Quantock Hills. The church is 13thc and was remodelled in 1871. It is built of red sandstone rubble masonry with Ham stone facings, and consists of a W tower, nave with N aisle and vestry, chancel and S porch. The font is Romanesque.

In 1066 the estate was held by Wulfwine and in 1086 it was held by Roger de Courseulles. The church was given to the Knights Hospitallers to support Buckland Priory, Durston in 1180. (Bush, 1994)

This is one of many churches in Somerset where the font is the only Romanesque survival from a previous building. The height of the combined font base and bowl are roughly the equivalent height of the stem, and the chamfering of the bowl is roughly half-way on the bowl. This gives it a pleasing sense of proportion. Although not elaborate, it is well-designed and well-made.