St Mary's Churchyard, Harrow on the Hill
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St Mary's Churchyard, Harrow on the Hill
Image: © Marathon Taken: 4 Nov 2015
The Parish Church of St Mary's was originally consecrated in 1094 but only the lower stages of the tower remain from then. The lancet windows date from the 12th century and the roof with carvings of angels and musicians is 15th century. The church was drastically restored by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1846. The view from the tower was said to take in 13 counties. Lord Byron's daughter Allegra was buried beneath the church porch in 1822 after she died in Italy. Although the churchyard is associated with Lord Byron he is actually buried at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. For more about Byron see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Byron
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Image Location
Latitude
51.574217
Longitude
-0.337031