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Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex

Harrow on the Hill is a historic village that now lies within the larger town of Harrow, Middlesex. Harrow on the Hill was the site of the original hamlet in the early seventh century. The hill rises to 408 feet above sea level and was crowned by St Mary’s Church from the 11th century. John Lyon, a yeoman of nearby Preston, founded Harrow School in 1572, under a charter granted by Elizabeth I. Harrow on the Hill is within the council area of Harrow.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.572792,-0.33723
Grid Reference: TQ 1533 8730
Council Area: Harrow CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 20312
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Harrow_on_the_Hill,_Middlesex_20312

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