Headstone Manor

Headstone Manor is a timber-framed medieval house set within a group of historic farm buildings including a large barn and storage structures. The buildings sit within landscaped grounds and are enclosed by an old water-filled ditch that once protected the property.

The manor was built in the early 14th century as a residence for the Archbishops of Canterbury. When the Church lost its lands during the Reformation, the property passed to the Crown and was then sold to private owners.

The house displays how daily work and household tasks were organized in a working manor, with period rooms that show furnishings and tools as they would have been used. Visitors can see how social life centered around the agricultural rhythm and the needs of the estate.

The site is easy to walk around with clear pathways connecting the buildings and gardens. Most areas are accessible at ground level, allowing visitors to move freely between the historic structures and outdoor spaces without major obstacles.

The property retains the only water-filled moat still visible in the old county of Middlesex. Dug in the 14th century, it originally served as both a defensive feature and a symbol of wealth and status for its medieval owners.

Location: London Borough of Harrow

Part of: Headstone Manor and Museum

Address: Headstone Recreation Ground, Pinner View, Harrow, HA2 6PX

Website: https://headstonemanor.org

GPS coordinates: 51.59470,-0.35424

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58