Octagonal drum with 2 facets on each side with 8 vertical doals, sunk dials E & W where noses of carved faces act as gnomons; Coats of Arms and Heraldic devices, surmounted by carved obelisk supported by 4 bearded heads, and resting on 4 winged figures. The whole structure is 15 ft high.
A 19th century copy of the dial at Newbattle Abbey (SRN 1493), made for Lord Home at Douglas Castle in 1889; Coats of Arms of Douglas family. Ball and finial on top missing.
| SRN: 1491 |
Year: 1889 |
Reports: 1984 |
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| Address: King’s Park Glasgow Strathclyde Region |
Coords: N55 48 53, W04 14 26 |
Nat Grid: NS 597 602 |
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| Condition: Excellent |
Dial Type: Mult Facet Head |
Access: Open |
Maker: |
Materials: Sandstone |
Dimensions: 4570 high structure |