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St Mary the Virgin
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
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53°54′23″N 1°20′57″W / 53.9063°N 1.3493°W / 53.9063; -1.3493
Location Boston Spa, West Yorkshire
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Status Parish Church
Dedication St Mary the Virgin
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II listed building
Architect(s) W. H. Parkinson
Style Victorian Gothic Revival
Specifications
Materials Ashlar magnesian limestone with some sandstone dressinqs
Administration
Parish Boston Spa
Deanery New Ainsty
Archdeaconry York
Diocese York
Province York

The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a special church in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, which means it serves the local community. The church is part of the Diocese of York. It is also a Grade II listed building, meaning it's an important historical building.

History of the Church

The very first church on this spot was built a long time ago. It was constructed between 1812 and 1814. This older church was designed by an architect named S. Taite.

Building the Current Church

The church you see today replaced the first one. It was built between 1872 and 1884. This means it took 12 years to finish! The architect for the current church was W. H. Parkinson.

What the Church Looks Like

The Church of St Mary the Virgin has a special shape called a cruciform plan. This means it looks like a cross from above.

Main Parts of the Building

The church has a main area called a nave, which is four bays long. A bay is a section of the building. There is also a tall tower at the west end of the church. On the south side, you'll find the vestry, which is a room used by the clergy.

Building Materials

The church is mostly built from a type of stone called ashlar magnesian limestone. This stone is cut very smoothly. Some of the fancy decorations on the church are made from sandstone. The roof of the church is covered with green slate tiles.

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