Botwulf of Thorney [SEP] canonization status
Botwulf of Thorney
Botwulf of Thorney (also called Botolph, Botulph or Botulf; died around 680) was an English abbot and saint. He is the patron saint of travellers and the various aspects of farming. His feast day is celebrated either on 17 June (England) or 25 June (Scotland), and his translation falls on 1 December.
Life and works.
Little is known about Botwulf's life, other than doubtful details in an account written four hundred years after his death by the 11th-
follows Maidstone Road, the main road that Ruxley is located on.
St Botolph's Church.
St Botolph's Church, a church dedicated to Botwulf of Thorney was built in the thirteenth century in Ruxley, on the south side of Maidstone Road. It was in use for around 300 years but was deconsecrated by Cardinal Reginald Pole in 1557, the same year he united Ruxley parish with that of North Cray into one parish. The church building was used as a barn for over 400 years and was used to store