St Botolph's Church, Boston
St Botolph's Church is the Anglican parish church of Boston, Lincolnshire, England. It has been referred to as "Boston Stump" since it was constructed. Its tower is 266 feet 9 inches (81.31 m) tall, and was long used as a landmark for the Boston fishermen; on a clear day it can be seen from Norfolk. The church is a grade I listed building.
| St Botolph's Church | |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.parish-of-boston.org.uk |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Botolph |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1510-1520 |
| Specifications | |
| Tower height | 266.9ft (81.31m) |
| Bells | 26; 10 hung for change ringing |
| Tenor bell weight | 21-1-10 in Eb |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Lincoln |
| Archdeaconry | Boston |
| Parish | Boston |
| Clergy | |
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| Laity | |
| Director of music | George Ford |
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