St Botolph's Church, Boston
| St Botolph's Church, Boston | |
|---|---|
St Botolph's Church, Boston | |
St Botolph's Church, Boston | |
| 52°58′43″N 0°1′33″W / 52.97861°N 0.02583°W | |
| Location | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.parish-of-boston.org.uk |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St Botolph |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 27 May 1949 |
| Style | Gothic |
| Completed | 1510–1520 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 245 feet (75 m) |
| Nave width | 98 feet (30 m) |
| Tower height | 266.9 feet (81.4 m) |
| Bells | 26; 10 hung for change ringing |
| Tenor bell weight | 2,390 pounds (1,080 kg) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Lincoln |
| Archdeaconry | Boston |
| Deanery | Holland |
| Benefice | Boston |
| Parish | Boston |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | David Stephenson |
| Laity | |
| Director of music | John Lyon |
| Organist | Anthony Balder |
| Verger | Adam Kelk |
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 in the 16th century. 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.