St Mary the Virgin Church, Boston Spa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary the Virgin |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Capacity | 250 |
| Materials | Ashlar magnesian limestone with some sandstone dressinqs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Parish of Lower Wharfe in the Bramham Benefice |
| Deanery | New Ainsty |
| Archdeaconry | York |
| Diocese | York |
| Province | York |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, England, is a special old church. It is still used today and is part of the Church of England. It is also a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building that is protected.
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History of the Church
The first church on this spot was built a long time ago. It was designed by S. Taite and finished between 1812 and 1814. This first church was later replaced. The church you see today was built between 1872 and 1884. It was designed by an architect named W. H. Parkinson.
What the Church Looks Like
Building Materials and Design
The current church took twelve years to build, from 1872 to 1884. W. H. Parkinson designed it in a style called Gothic Revival. This style brings back ideas from old Gothic churches.
The church has a cross shape, which is called a cruciform plan. It has a main hall, called a nave, with four sections. There is also a tall tower at the west end of the church. A small room called the vestry is on the south side.
The church is built from a type of stone called ashlar magnesian limestone. This stone is cut into smooth blocks. Some of the fancy decorations on the church are made from sandstone. The roof is covered with green slate tiles.
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- List of places of worship in the City of Leeds
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