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HER Number:MDV162
Name:Sundial in All Saints' Church, Clovelly

Summary

Sundial dated 1678 with a metal gnomen resembling an ungainly proboscis.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 309 251
Map Sheet:SS32NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishClovelly
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCLOVELLY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS32NW/63/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SUNDIAL (Dated, XVII - 1678 AD to 1678 AD)

Full description

Crowley, J., 1957, Sundials in North Devon, 182, 184 (Article in Serial). SDV273904.

The gnomon is made of solid metal resembling an ungainly proboscis. Dated 1678.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 558 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV273904Article in Serial: Crowley, J.. 1957. Sundials in North Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 89. A5 Hardback. 182, 184. [Mapped feature: #81746 ]
SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 558.

Associated Monuments

MDV184Part of: All Saints Parish Church, Clovelly (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 13 2015 10:38AM