St Botolph's, Boston (The Stump) [34 photos] in TF327442

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St Botolph's, Boston (The Stump)

The parish church of St Botolph's in Boston, colloquially known for centuries as "The Stump", is one of the finest churches in Britain. Commenced in 1309 in the Decorated (middle) Gothic architectural period, the main part of the church was completed in 1390. However the tower for which it is famous was not started until somewhere between 1425 and 1450, and was completed in 1520 placing it in the last phase of Gothic architecture, the Perpendicular. The tower is a particularly good example of Perpendicular Gothic, rising to 272' (83m) making it the tallest church tower in Britain (though there are several spires that achieve a greater height). The internal roof of the tower, at 137' (42m) was the tallest internal roof in any building anywhere in the world until the C19th. The nave and chancel form an impressively large space, and indeed volume when combined with their substantial height. The nave is 242' (74m) long and with its side aisles is 104' (32m) wide, making it the widest parish church in Britain while the total floor area is over 20,000 ft² - second only to Holy Trinity, Hull (for a parish church).
One of the most interesting features of St Botolph's is its magnificent choir stalls and misericords dating from the C14th and decorated with numerous interesting and whimsical carvings.

by Rob Farrow

Created: Tue, 1 Nov 2011, Updated: Wed, 2 Nov 2011

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TF3244 : Effigy of Dame Margaret Tilney (probably), St Botolph's church, Boston by Julian P Guffogg

TF3244 : Lantern inside Boston Stump by Tiger

TF3244 : Stained glass window, St Botolph's church, Boston by Julian P Guffogg

TF3244 : St Botolph's - Altar and reredos by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : St Botolph's - The Nave by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : St Botolph's - The Lantern by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : Organ in St Botolph's Church by Tiger

TF3244 : St Botolph's - Tower ceiling by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : View from St Botolph's - Nave and eastwards by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : Interior, St Botolph's church, Boston by Julian P Guffogg

TF3244 : St Botolph's - Tower (internal) by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : Nave of St Botolph's Church by Tiger

TF3244 : St Botolph's - Looking up the tower by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : St Botolph's - External louvred lancets by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : St Botolph's - East window by Rob Farrow

TF3244 : St Botolph's church, Boston by Julian P Guffogg

TF3244 : Grave of John Taverner by Tiger

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