East Midlands, England

Known as the Boston Stump or simply The Stump from time immemorial (for unknown reasons), Boston's parish church is a Grade-I listed building with the tallest tower in England. Inside are 62 medieval misericords.

Church. C12 remains but largely rebuilt in 1882-3 by F J Robinson. Coursed rubble limestone with gritstone dressings.

Country house. South wing 1687-9 by William Talman. East front 1689-91 by Talman, west front 1700-03, north front 1705-7 by Thomas Archer.

1868. Built by John Smedley. A large castellated mansion, the nucleus having square 3-storeyed towers at the angles, and the site enclosed by battlemented curtain-walls with out-towers.

Known for its connection to early reformer John Wycliffe, St Mary's Lutterworth is a Grade-I-listed parish church dating from the 13th century.

Church, originally of collegiate status. .

Lincoln Cathedral is one of the most impressive cathedrals in England, with a cliff-like facade and tall towers that can be seen from miles away.

All Saints Church, Brixworth is a Saxon church dating from the 7th century. It is the largest in England still standing from this period and has a number of interesting features.

The Grade-I listed Church of St. Wulfram in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is famed for its tall and elegant steeple. Parts of the church date from before 1280. Don't miss the many medieval grotesques carved around the exterior.