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.
Click here for the BRIDOL main page.Leeds Castle, Maidstone
This vertical declining sundial is on the wall in Lady Baillie’s Garden. It is a decorative dial with a toucan motif. A pin gnomon is used to throw the shadow. An inscription describes the opening of the garden in 1999. The PM hours as marked seem to be nearer to BST than GMT. The Roman numerals show 9am to 8pm in hours and use the form XII and IV.
Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL, Kent
| SRN | Year | Recorded | Coords |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4792 | 1999 | 2002 | 51.24750, 0.63083 N 51° 14' 51", E 00° 37' 51" |
| National Grid | 3 Words | Sundial Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| TQ837531 |
| Condition | Type | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | Vertical (D) | Restricted |
| Maker | Materials | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Stone/bronze | 840w x 790h lozenge |