Monument record 5070 - Sundial at Centre of the South Front Lawn at Adlington Hall
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Summary
Sundial: made of ashlar buff sandstone, probably c1825. . A pair of circular steps with moulded nosing support a partly fluted baluster on an octagonal base. Projecting moulded octagonal capstone carries a now worn copper plate and a simple triangular plate gnomon. The plate has Roman numerals and the initials TL in copper plate lettering (probably for Thomas Legh VI, lord of the manor 1822-29).
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Full Description
Sundial: made of ashlar buff sandstone, probably c1825. . A pair of circular steps with moulded nosing support a partly fluted baluster on an octagonal base. Projecting moulded octagonal capstone carries a now worn copper plate and a simple triangular plate gnomon. The plate has Roman numerals and the initials TL in copper plate lettering (probably for Thomas Legh VI, lord of the manor 1822-29).
<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
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- <1> SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 9047 8040 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | ADLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
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Record last edited
Nov 11 2010 3:51PM