Place details
Place nameBoston
Other namesBoltolfston, St. Botolph's Town, Botuluestan, Icanho
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude52.983
Longitude-0.017
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Developed as trade center for wood & twine; St. Botolph established monastery here in 7th cen.; was member of Hanseatic League during 13th cen.; noted for medieval architecture; was home of many Puritans who emigrated to America.