St Botolph's Church, Boston, Gothic parish church in Boston, England
The church features a massive stone tower reaching 81 meters high, making it one of the largest parish churches in England.
Construction of the church began in 1309, with its tower added in 1450 through careful engineering despite challenging foundation conditions near The Haven.
The church contains 62 medieval misericords from 1390, depicting scenes from mythology, heraldry, and daily medieval life in detailed wooden carvings.
The church tower functions as a navigation landmark for ships and aircraft, visible across The Fens and as far as Norfolk on clear days.
The library above the church porch holds over 1,500 volumes, including a 12th-century manuscript of St Augustine's Commentary on Genesis.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1309
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: http://parish-of-boston.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.97857,-0.02516
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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