This is the chapel of unknown. Dedication restored in 1857 in memory of John Cotton, once vicar of this church is reserved for private prayer.
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This figure is believed to represent Dame Margaret Tilney who layed the first stone of the Godly Steeple of the parish church of Boston in 1309. The central shield on the black marble tomb had the arms of Tilney carved upon it in 1852, for which there was no warrant.
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A knight of St John of Jerusalem. A Maltese cross indicating his order hangs around his neck.
The order became connected with Skirbeck in the 13th century and maintained two hospitals and St John`s church. The last prior of the order which was dissolved in 1540 was sir William Weston whose family had been connected with Boston from the 14th century. The church of St John was demolished in 1626.
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Holy Water -- Jesus said ! `to the thirsty I will give water without price from the fountain of the water of life`. The water here has been blessed for baptism and it may be sprinkled or used to make the sign of the cross at any time as a reminder of our own baptism.
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Church Entrance.
Commemorative painting.
Memorial plaque.
Chest.
Flags.
Lectern.
Small organ.
Small side door.
Stained Glass windows.
Tablet.
A model of St Botolph`s Church.
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OK. WOW! Man o' Man. This is fabulous! The interior of this church has a huge wow factor going for it. The glass work, the arches, even the wood works are something to behold. You are so lucky to be there and see this. We have some great stuff here in the States, but nothing compares to the history you have there. Magnificent! Love it!
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