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 |
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| 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.
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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.
More to Explore
- List of places of worship in the City of Leeds
- Listed buildings in Boston Spa
