Castles · East Midlands
Boston, Lincolnshire
Also known as: Boston, Swydd Lincoln
In or near Sutterton.
Boston, Lincolnshire — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Trolove — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Boston · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Boston, Lincolnshire is a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Hussey Tower is a late medieval tower house built in the 15th century, originally part of a larger manor complex. It features unique architectural elements and serves as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade II* Listed Building, reflecting the rich history of Boston.
Place summary
Boston, Lincolnshire, is a historic castle located in the East Midlands. It is known for its significant architectural features and historical importance in the region.
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Background
History
The town was once said to have been a Roman settlement, but no evidence shows this to be the case. Similarly, it is often linked to the monastery established by the Saxon monk Botolph at "Icanhoe" on the Witham in AD 654 and destroyed by the Vikings in 870, but this is doubted by modern historians. The early medieval geography of The Fens was much more fluid than it is today, and at that time, the Witham did not flow near the site of Boston. Botolph's establishment is most likely to have been in Suffolk. However, he was a popular missionary and saint to whom many churches between Yorkshire and Sussex are dedicated. The 1086 Domesday Book does not mention Boston by name, but nearby…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9740, -0.0214
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- Boston
- Parish
- Boston, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE21 1ZZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Boston and Skegness
- Nearest railway station
- Boston — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Open from dawn until dusk all year round; arranged open days allow access inside the tower.
- Official site
- www.heritagelincolnshire.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Boston, Lincolnshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Haven Cinema
Theatres · 0.1 km
Hussey Tower
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Baptist Chapel And Schoolroom
Chapels · 0.2 km
Fydell House And Wall And Railings And 2 Urns
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Boston Guildhall
Museums · 0.2 km
Boston Guildhall Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre
Theatres · 0.2 km
Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre
Open-air theatres · 0.2 km
York Street
Stadiums · 0.3 km
New Taste
Cafés · 0.4 km
Savoy
Cinemas · 0.4 km
The White Hart Hotel
Hotels · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 4📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Hussey Tower
Hussey Tower — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · East Midlands
Baptist Chapel And Schoolroom
Baptist Chapel And Schoolroom — chapel in Boston, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Fydell House And Wall And Railings And 2 Urns
Fydell House And Wall And Railings And 2 Urns — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Boston Guildhall
Boston Guildhall — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Boston Guildhall Museum
Boston Guildhall Museum — a Grade I-listed museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Boston, Lincolnshire
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Meadowvale Park
Meadowvale Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Hall Hills Park
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Orchard Holiday Park
Orchard Holiday Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Orchard Holiday Park
Orchard Holiday Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant
Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant — a restaurant in england east midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
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📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boston, Lincolnshire?
- Boston, Lincolnshire is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE21 1ZZ), in the parish of Boston, unparished area.
- What is Boston, Lincolnshire?
- Boston, Lincolnshire — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boston, Lincolnshire?
- The nearest railway station is Boston, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE21 1ZZ.
- Does Boston, Lincolnshire charge admission?
- Boston, Lincolnshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Boston, Lincolnshire?
- The nearest railway station is Boston, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE21 1ZZ.