• Turn right up Church Hill and through the Lych-Gate….  ///puts.duck.types

This famous structure was built in honour of John Cunningham, Vicar of Harrow for 50 years (1811-1861). In the churchyard, you’ll see a poignant plaque just beside the porch to Allegra, Lord Byron’s illegitimate daughter and a slate memorial on the right of the churchyard path to Thomas Port, the first local victim of a fatal railway accident in 1836. 

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The Parish church of St. Mary’s was founded by one Archbishop of Canterbury (Lanfranc) in 1087, was consecrated by another (St. Anselm) in 1094, and was often visited by a third, Thomas Becket. The famous spire, visible for many miles around and much admired by King Charles ll, was built around 1450 when the beautifully carved timber roof was also added. 

It was extensively restored in 1847 by George Gilbert Scott in a typical Victorian style. For much of the 19th century, Harrow Schoolboys worshipped in specially created galleries, suspended beneath the belfry and along the north aisle.

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• Continue along the churchyard path to the viewpoint terrace, viewpoint map and the Peachy Stone...   ///bound.ruler.flames