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HER Number:MDV2733
Name:Clawton Church Sundial

Summary

A 1634 slate sundial situated above an unusually tall 4-centred arched doorway of the south west porch or the parish church.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 348 992
Map Sheet:SX39NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishClawton
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCLAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX39NW/503/1
  • Old Listed Building Ref: 90671

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SUNDIAL (XVII - 1634 AD to 1634 AD (Between))

Full description

Crowley, J., 1957, Sundials in North Devon, 181,184,185 (Article in Serial). SDV273904.

Parish church. Figures on dial at sides are placed higgledy-piggledy. Motto: ut hora sic fugit vita.1634. Other details: Fig 2.


Department of Environment, 1986, Clawton, 11 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV10457.

A 1634 slate sundial situated above an unusually tall 4-centred arched doorway of the south west porch. Other details: LBS no 90671.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV10457List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1986. Clawton. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 11.
SDV273904Article in Serial: Crowley, J.. 1957. Sundials in North Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 89. A5 Hardback. 181,184,185.

Associated Monuments

MDV2732Part of: Clawton St. Leonard (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 5 2009 9:53AM