Boston Stump
church tower, Boston, England, United Kingdom
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The Boston Stump is the tower of Boston's church in Lincolnshire, England. It stands 272.5 feet (83 meters) tall, making it the tallest parish church tower in England.1
Boston itself has a history as a port and market town, trading with the Hanseatic League in the 13th century. It was also a departure point for many Puritans heading to the New World. The church, with its notable tower, is a landmark in the Fens region.1
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