Lord Stirling Manor Site

Lord Stirling Manor Site is an archaeological property in Bernards Township containing foundational remains and artifacts from an 18th-century residential complex. The house standing here today was constructed in the 1920s and built directly upon the original mansion's foundation.

William Alexander, known as Lord Stirling, built the original manor in 1763 as a prominent residence until a fire destroyed it in 1919. The property was later rebuilt on the same spot using the old foundation.

The slave quarters that remain here form a rare record of New Jersey's colonial social structure. Walking through this area helps visitors grasp how different groups lived and worked on the property during that era.

The property displays ruins and foundations that archaeologists have excavated, revealing thousands of objects from multiple centuries. Visitors should plan enough time to explore the dig sites and distinguish between the original and later structures on the land.

The manor house standing here today was designed from a Montgomery Ward catalog, an unusual choice for rebuilding on a historic site. This practical solution reveals how people in the 1920s approached reconstruction and modernization after the fire.

Location: Bernards Township

Address: 96 Lord Stirling Road

GPS coordinates: 40.69417,-74.53056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02