Building record MLI90063 - Church of St Thomas, London Road, Boston
Summary
A parish church dating from 1911.
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1911 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A parish church dating from 1911, and built by Temple Moore. Some internal works were undertaken in 1939 and the porch was built in 1956. The church was constructed of red brick with cement render and, ashlar dressings and it has a plain tile roof. The church has a nave and aisles, all separately roofed, a south porch and a south meeting room. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
The church features a sculpture created by the north Lincolnshire artist, Philip Pape. The sculpture was created in 1956, and takes the form of a carving in Portland stone, lying in a square niche over the porch door. The carving shows an image of St Thomas kneeling to the risen Christ. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI5613 Index: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. 1999. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 716-1/2/86.
- <2> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pg.161.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32449 42681 (33m by 30m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Please contact the HER for details.
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.