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BRIDOL is the British Sundial Society's Register of Fixed and Mass Dials, which gives detail and photographs of about 8000 fixed sundials and 3000 mass dials in the UK.

Some of these are in private gardens, but the majority are publicly available.

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St James’ Church, Draycot Cerne

Dial is located above the S Porch. Set in private estate, approach from S gates off B4069/B4122/M4 Jn 17. Gates open by lodge keeper. Roman numerals Noon is marked as XII and 4pm as IIII. Dials on S, E and W faces. S face gnomon is pierced with the date 1877. Dial surmounted by ball and mediaeval style heraldic weathervane. Patches of lichen on dial faces.

 

Image of dial 3082
2010
Image of dial 3082
2010
Image of dial 3082
2010

St James’ Church, Draycot Cerne, Wiltshire

SRN Year Recorded Coords
S3082 1877 2010 51.50639, -2.09500
N 51° 30' 23", W 02° 05' 42"
National Grid 3 Words Sundial Atlas
ST935786
Condition Type Access
Good Mult Cube/Prism Restricted
Maker Materials Dimensions
Stone, Fe gns approx 300 cube