St Mary the Virgin Church, Boston Spa
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, England is an active Anglican parish church in the archdeaconry of York and the Diocese of York. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
| 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 | |
| Province | York |
| Diocese | York |
| Archdeaconry | York |
| Deanery | New Ainsty |
| Parish | Parish of Lower Wharfe in the Bramham Benefice |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | The Reverend Nick Morgan, MA |
| Assistant priest(s) | The Reverend Patricia Anslow The Reverend Glenda Webb |
| Curate(s) | The Reverend Hannah Moore (from June 30th 2024) |
| Minister(s) | Joanna Davies (Connections Minister) |
| Laity | |
| Parish administrator | Emma Hunter |
History
editThe original church on this site (designed by S. Taite) was constructed from 1812 to 1814; this was replaced by the current church, built between 1872 and 1884 by W. H. Parkinson.[1]
Architectural style
editThe current church was constructed over twelve years from 1872 to 1884, designed by architect W. H. Parkinson. The church has a cruciform plan with a four-bay nave and a tower to the west. The vestry is on the southern side. It is built of ashlar magnesian limestone, although some of the ornamental dressings are of sandstone. The roof is of green slate.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
External links
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Media related to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa at Wikimedia Commons
- St Mary's Boston Spa
- "Boston Spa parish church: opening of the nave". Wetherby News, and Central Yorkshire Journal. British Newspaper Archive. 29 November 1877. p. 5 col.4. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- "Boston Spa". Otley News and West Riding Advertiser. British Newspaper Archive. 26 January 1877. p. 5 col.1. Retrieved 9 May 2022.