Thesaurus Term/Concept: SUNDIAL

Identifier 69659
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A structure used to show the time of day by means of the sun shining on a 'gnomon', the shadow of which falls on the surface of the dial which is marked with a diagram showing the hours. Can be freestanding, usually on a pillar, or fixed to a building.

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Instances/Examples (8)

Context Record
Monument Type MLI92371 Boultham Hall Park, Moorland, Lincoln (Monument)
Monument Type MLI60257 Carre's Hospital, Sleaford (Building)
Monument Type MLI30400 Churchyard Cross, Church of St Mary, Marston (Monument)
Monument Type MLI125832 Font, Church of St Margaret, Withern (Monument)
Monument Type MLI115975 Petwood House Gardens, Woodhall Spa (Monument)
Monument Type MLI60068 Remains of a Medieval Cross, St Nicholas' Churchyard, Walcot (Monument)
Monument Type MLI41642 Restored cross, Ingoldmells (Building)
Monument Type MLI13282 Sundial, Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Wrangle (Monument)