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HER Number:MDV7559
Name:Sundial on Harberton Parish Church

Summary

Sundial above the porch of the parish church.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 778 586
Map Sheet:SX75NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHarberton
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHARBERTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX75NE/1/2

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Crowley, J., 1961, Sundials in South Devon, 280 (Article in Serial). SDV4705.

Sundial, 1855. Motto: work while it is yet light the night cometh when no man can work.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV365228.

Parish church. C14 chancel, circa 1436 nave and north and south aisles, and later Cl5 or early C16 west tower and south porch, restored in 1861 and 1871-2 and again in 1885 to 1886.
South porch... has a 2-centred arch doorway... over which is a sundial with an ogee head.
See listing description for full details of the church.
Date first listed: 9th February 1961.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. [Mapped feature: #48231 ]
SDV4705Article in Serial: Crowley, J.. 1961. Sundials in South Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 93. A5 Hardback. 280.

Associated Monuments

MDV7557Part of: St Andrews Church, Harberton (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 6 2023 10:22AM