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Forde Abbey, Chard

Located in roof line castellations. An apparently blank dial plate with painted numbers on the stonework outside - possibly a later innovation. Upright white sans-serif hour numerals VII - IIII. Noon is marked with a square box and 4pm as IIII. Long thin rod gnomon with unusual support formed by a second rod to the tip, itself with a short stay near its foot. Declination is E.

 

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Forde Abbey Park Lane Chard TA20 4LU Somerset

SRN Year Recorded Coords
3693 1997 50.84278, -2.91167
N 50° 50' 34", W 02° 54' 42"
National Grid 3 Words Sundial Atlas
ST359052 UK002651
Condition Type Access
Fair Vertical (D) Restricted
Maker Materials Dimensions
Stone 1060w x 450h est