St Mary the Virgin
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
53°54′23″N 1°20′57″W / 53.9063°N 1.3493°W / 53.9063; -1.3493
LocationBoston Spa, West Yorkshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
StatusParish Church
DedicationSt Mary the Virgin
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed building
Architect(s)W. H. Parkinson
StyleVictorian Gothic Revival
Specifications
MaterialsAshlar magnesian limestone with some sandstone dressinqs
Administration
ProvinceYork
DioceseYork
ArchdeaconryYork
DeaneryNew Ainsty
ParishBoston Spa
Clergy
Priest(s)[Priest in charge, The Reverend Nick Morgan]
Assistant priest(s)The Reverend Patricia Anslow]

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]

History

The 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

The 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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 5 May 2016.

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