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St Mary the Virgin Church (1), Elmley Castle

Over on the East side of the churchyard is a multiple sundial with 20 dials of various sorts, some reclining and others scaphe dials of varying shapes.The ball finial missing. Gnomons restored in 1971; one (reclining) since missing. The dial is badly worn and no numerals are visible. The stone is 1520mm high. The dial may date from the 16th century.

 

 
 
 
 

St Mary the Virgin Church (1) Elmley Castle Hereford & Worcester

SRN Year Recorded Coords
0490 15xx 1997 52.06750, -2.02778
N 52° 04' 03", W 02° 01' 40"
National Grid 3 Words Sundial Atlas
SO982410 UK000808
Condition Type Access
Poor Mult Facet Head Open
Maker Materials Dimensions
Stone & copper 1520 high