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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Dial in Hampshire
Replica of the Thomas Wright dial. EoT ring in halves of Watch Faster/Slower type using Tompion’s 1683 values. 18 locations in two rings with XII for each. Shows 4am to 8pm in 30, 15 and 7.5 marks and with transversals allowing time to be measured to 1 min. Outer minute ring numbered in 10s (Arabic) and divided to 2 mins. Rudge family C/Arms with motto "Nil Volentibus Arduum". Design Lat stated. Stepped back face gnomon with square plate side supports. Noon gap. Uses XII and IIII. Numerals viewed from outside the dial.
Privare address, Hampshire
| SRN |
Year |
Recorded |
Coords |
| S5305 |
2003 |
2003 |
Location private |
| National Grid |
3 Words |
Sundial Atlas |
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| Condition |
Type |
Access |
| Excellent |
Horizontal |
Private |
| Maker |
Materials |
Dimensions |
| John Davis after Thos Wright |
Brass |
450 diam |