St Botolph's Church Boston, Lincolnshire is affectionately called 'The Stump'
Founded by Botolph in 654 AD it had one of the highest towers in Medieval England, standing at approximately 272 ft high. On a clear day it could be seen from East Anglia on the other side of the Wash. Boston is derived from the name 'Botolphs Town.There is archaeological evidence that there was a small Norman Church previously on this site.
The existing church was begun in 1309 and was completed in 1510/20. The tower is topped with a highly decorated octagonal lantern ringed with pinnacles. Up until the 19th century it had the tallest roof of a religious or secular building in the world.
Founded by Botolph in 654 AD it had one of the highest towers in Medieval England, standing at approximately 272 ft high. On a clear day it could be seen from East Anglia on the other side of the Wash. Boston is derived from the name 'Botolphs Town.There is archaeological evidence that there was a small Norman Church previously on this site.
The existing church was begun in 1309 and was completed in 1510/20. The tower is topped with a highly decorated octagonal lantern ringed with pinnacles. Up until the 19th century it had the tallest roof of a religious or secular building in the world.
The Stump 1774
Panoramic view from the top of the tower.
