Officially called St Botolph's Church, the church is better known as the "Boston Stump" thanks to its 266 foot (81.3 m) spire. The spire can be seen for miles around, even from Norfolk on a clear day. Historically, the spire was used as a landmark by sailors.

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St Botolph's Church is better known locally as Boston Stump. The octagonal 81 metre spire can be seen for miles around, even off the coast of Norfolk.

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St Botolph's Church is better known locally as Boston Stump. The octagonal 81 metre spire can be seen for miles around, even off the coast of Norfolk.

The church is the largest parish church in England and has one of the tallest Medieval towers in the country.

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Location: Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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