Monument record 2019/0/3 - Sundial in the garden at The Willows
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Summary
A late eighteenth century sundial in the garden of former dower house to Mollington Hall.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 404821 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
Sundial: later eighteenth century. Buff sandstone on red sandstone plinth. Plinth is a Greek cross in plan with a double hollow-chamfered moulding. It carries a turned, slightly bulbous, baluster. Octagonal capstone has a fluted frieze and an acanthus cornice, and a good octagonal plate with sunburst and a simple pierced gnomon.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 404821. [Mapped features: #54007 404821; #54008 404821]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 387 706 (5m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37SE |
| Civil Parish | MOLLINGTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | GREAT MOLLINGTON, BACKFORD, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Nov 23 2023 3:08PM