Church of St John the Baptist

The Church of St John the Baptist is a medieval parish church in Pinner featuring a 15th-century west tower and south porch with stone construction. Inside, the building contains an octagonal baptismal font and displays architectural elements accumulated over its long history.

The structure was consecrated in 1320 as a chapel under the care of St. Mary's Harrow on the Hill. In 1766, it became an independent parish church, establishing its own identity separate from its mother church.

The church holds the tomb of Henry James Pye, a Poet Laureate to King George III, alongside the burial of William Skenelsby, both leaving their mark on this community space. These burials connect the building to figures of literary and local importance visible in the churchyard today.

The church is open to visitors, particularly during its regular Sunday services when the building is in active use. The churchyard surrounding the building is accessible for walking and viewing the various monuments and graves on site.

In the churchyard stands a stone pyramid with a faux sarcophagus constructed by botanist John Claudius Loudon as a memorial to his parents. This unusual monument blends horticultural achievement with personal remembrance in a way that catches visitors' attention.

Location: London Borough of Harrow

Inception: 14 century

Website: http://pinnerparishchurch.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.59460,-0.37888

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45