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HER Number:MDV1154
Name:Sundial at St John the Baptist's Parish Church, Witheridge

Summary

Sundial on the southeast side of the church. A scratch dial with numbered hours.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 803 145
Map Sheet:SS81SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWitheridge
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWITHERIDGE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS81SW/2/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SUNDIAL (XVI to XIX - 1501 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Cresswell, B. F., 1932 - 1933, Scratch dials on Devonshire churches, 325 (Article in Serial). SDV338942.

Sundial on the southeast side of the church, near the priest's doorway, perhaps not in situ. In good condition.

Crowley, J., 1961, Sundials in South Devon, 282 (Article in Serial). SDV4705.

St John the Baptist's parish church in Witheridge. Scratch dial with numbered hours.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV338942Article in Serial: Cresswell, B. F.. 1932 - 1933. Scratch dials on Devonshire churches. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 17. Unknown. 325. [Mapped feature: #116384 ]
SDV4705Article in Serial: Crowley, J.. 1961. Sundials in South Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 93. A5 Hardback. 282.

Associated Monuments

MDV1153Part of: St John the Baptist's Parish Church, Witheridge (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 25 2021 2:12PM