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| HER Number: | MDV1560 |
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| Name: | Yarnscombe Church Sundial |
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Summary
A late 18th century slate sundial above south porch.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 561 236 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS52SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Yarnscombe |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | YARNSCOMBE |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS52SE/4/1
- Old Listed Building Ref: 91891
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SUNDIAL (XVIII - 1750 AD to 1800 AD (Between))
Full description
Crowley, J., 1957, Sundials in North Devon, 181-182 (Article in Serial). SDV273904.
Gnomon placed diagonally on the face of the dial to compensate for incorrect orientation of the church wall. Signed by John Berry. Dated 1788.
Department of Environment, 1989, Yarnscombe, 207 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336000.
A late 1th cenuty 8 slate sundial above south porch. Other details: LBS no 91891.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV273904 | Article in Serial: Crowley, J.. 1957. Sundials in North Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 89. A5 Hardback. 181-182. |
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| SDV336000 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1989. Yarnscombe. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 207. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV1559 | Part of: St. Andrew's Parish Church, Yarnscombe (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 17 2009 9:50AM |
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